I'm not the manager because I'm always right, but I'm always right because I'm the manager.
– Gene Mauch
Losing streaks are funny. If you lose at the beginning you got off to a bad start. If you lose in the middle of the season, you're in a slump. If you lose at the end, you're choking.
– Gene Mauch
Most one run games are lost, not won.
– Gene Mauch
The worst thing is the day you realize you want to win more than the players do.
– Gene Mauch
There should be a new way to record standings in this league, one column for wins, one for losses, and one for gifts.
– Gene Mauch
You can't lead anyone else further than you have gone yourself.
– Gene Mauch
You have to bear in mind that Mr. Autry's favorite horse was named Champion. He ain't ever had one called Runner Up.