Chuck Tanner Quotes

United States, Baseball Manager
July 4, 1928 – February, 11, 2011.

Charles William Tanner (July 4, 1928 – February 11, 2011) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played as a left fielder in Major League Baseball. He was known for his unwavering confidence and infectious optimism. He managed the Pittsburgh Pirates to a World Series championship in 1979. He last served as a senior adviser to Pirates general manager Neal Huntington.

Also known as Baseball Player

What you have to remember is that baseball isn't a week or a month but a season - and a season is a long time.

Chuck Tanner
- Time
- Long
- Remember
It's hard to win a pennant, but it's harder to lose one.

Chuck Tanner

I don't think a manager should be judged by whether he wins the pennant, but by whether he gets the most out of the twenty-five men he's been given.

Chuck Tanner
- Men
You can have money piled to the ceiling but the size of your funeral is still going to depend on the weather.

Chuck Tanner
- Money
- Funeral
Having Willie Stargell on your ball club is like having a diamond ring on your finger.

Chuck Tanner
- Diamond
If you don't like the way the Atlanta Braves are playing then you don't like baseball.

Chuck Tanner
- Baseball
There are three secrets to managing. The first secret is have patience. The second is be patient. And the third most important secret is patience.

Chuck Tanner
- Important
- Patience