Gabe Paul Quotes

United States, Baseball Manager
January 4, 1910 – April, 26, 1998.

Gabriel Howard Paul (January 4, 1910 – April 26, 1998) was an American executive in Major League Baseball who, between 1951 and 1984, served as general manager of the Cincinnati Reds, Houston Colt .45s, Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees. He also served as president of the Indians and Yankees.

There is no such thing as second place. Either you're first or you're nothing.

Gabe Paul
- You
- Place
- Second Place
The great thing about baseball is there's a crisis every day.

Gabe Paul
- Great
- Day
- Baseball

I get a kick out of watching him. Everything he does has that extra flourish.

Gabe Paul
- Watching
- Flourish
Power is a big thing in baseball. It can't be cheapened. That is, a fellow has it or hasn't. It isn't a fluke or great accomplishment, like a perfect game. When Mantle connects, it's a tape-measure job. Nobody who ever lived has more power than Mantle.

Gabe Paul
- Great
- Job
- Power
I have to give Mays one edge, durability. Mickey isn't sound and Willie is. Otherwise, if I had a chance to trade for either player, I'd pick Mantle.

Gabe Paul
- Player
- Chance
- Mantle
Gaylord (Perry) is a very honorable man. He only calls for the spitter when he needs it.

Gabe Paul
It will revolutionize baseball. It will open a new area of alibis for the players.

Gabe Paul