Billy Evans
1884 - 1956
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Quotes
Biography
Billy Evans was an American professional baseball player and one of the most renowned umpires in the history of Major League Baseball (MLB). Born in 1884 in Chicago, he began his playing career as an outfielder in the major leagues before transitioning to umpiring. Evans became the youngest umpire in MLB history at the age of 22.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
It is not so much what you say as the manner in which you say it. Far more often, it is the tone that carries the conviction rather than the text itself.
2
The best umpired game is the game in which the fans cannot recall the umpires who worked the contest.
3
A good game is like good drama: it will hold everyone's interest while making no one aware of the skill with which it was constructed.
4
The best way people can help umpires is to imagine themselves in the umpire's shoes. Remember, he is 200 feet away from the play.
5
Many things are thrown our way in this game of life. It's how you deal with them that shows your true character.