There is but one game and that game is baseball. — John McGraw

Sportsmanship and easygoing methods are all right, but it is the prospect of a hot fight that brings out the crowds. — John McGraw
Why shouldn't we pitch to Babe Ruth? We pitch to better hitters in the National League. — John McGraw
Learn to know every man under you, get under his skin, know his faults. Then cater to him - with kindness or roughness as his case may demand. — John McGraw
The team that gets off to a good start wins pennants. — John McGraw
My boy, one small breeze doesn't make a wind storm. — John McGraw
In playing or managing, the game of ball is only fun for me when I'm out in front and winning. I don't give a hill of beans for the rest of the game. — John McGraw