Quote by Connie Mack

It is more profitable for me to have a team that is in contention for most of the season but finishes about fourth. A team like that will draw well enough during the first part of the season to show a profit for the year, and you don't have to give the players raises when they don't win.http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/M/Mack_Connie.stm

It is more profitable for me to have a team that is in conte

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective of a businessman over the success of their sports team. The person argues that it is more beneficial to have a team that consistently competes throughout the season but ultimately finishes fourth. By doing so, the team can attract good attendance and generate profits during the initial period of the season. Additionally, by not winning the championship, the team owners can avoid giving raises to the players. This statement underscores the financial aspect and the cost-benefit analysis behind running a sports team.

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