Al Lopez
1908 - 2005
5
Quotes
Biography
Alfonso Ramón Lopez, known as Al Lopez, was an American professional baseball player and manager. Born in 1908 in Tampa, Florida, Lopez began his baseball career as a catcher in the Major Leagues, playing for various teams like the Brooklyn Robins, Boston Braves, and Pittsburgh Pirates. He transitioned into managing, becoming the first Hispanic to manage a Major League Baseball team, serving as the skipper for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox. Lopez was admired for his strategic skills and leadership on-field, earning a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977. He passed away in 2005, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of baseball.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I'm a firm believer in that years ago they had a lot of talk about your ballplayers. You don't hear too much about it now.
2
Managing is getting paid for home runs that someone else hits.
3
Baseball is only a business if you win.
4
I'll never blame a player for a bad game if I thought he was trying.
5
The manager is not responsible for the losing ballgames. The players are the ones that win.