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I was once asked what it takes to be a great manager...my response? Great players.
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Casey Stengel
Age: 85 †
Born: 1890
Born: July 30
Died: 1975
Died: September 29
Baseball Manager
Baseball Player
Kansas City
Missouri
Charles Dillon Casey Stengel
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Don't cut your nose off yourself.
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