Ford Frick Quotes

United States, Baseball Player
December 19, 1894 – April, 8, 1978.

Ford Christopher Frick (December 19, 1894 – April 8, 1978) was an American sportswriter and baseball executive. After working as a teacher and as a sportswriter for the New York American, he served as public relations director of the National League (NL), then as the league's president from 1934 to 1951. He was the third Commissioner of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1951 to 1965.

Also known as Baseball Manager

Keep your eye on the ball.
Ford Frick
- Eye
- Ball
- Your
Take pride in your work at all times. Remember, respect for an umpire is created off the field as well as on.
Ford Frick
- Work
- Remember
- Respect

I'd hate this to get out but I really like opera.
Ford Frick
- Hate
- Like
- Opera
Keep all your personalities out of your work. Forget and forgive.
Ford Frick
- Work
- Forget
- Forgive
Never charge a player and, above all, no pointing your finger or yelling.
Ford Frick
- Player
- Never
- Charge
Hear only the things you should hear - be deaf to others.
Ford Frick
- You
- Others
- Deaf
Keep your temper. A decision made in anger is never sound.
Ford Frick
- Decision
- Sound
- Anger
Avoid sarcasm. Don't insist on the last word.
Ford Frick
- Word
- Last
- Sarcasm

Review your work. You will find, if you are honest, that 90% of the trouble is traceable to loafing.
Ford Frick
- Work
- Find
- Trouble