Quote by Casey (Charles Dillon) Stengel

Two hundred million Americans, and there ain't two good catchers among 'em.

Two hundred million Americans, and there ain't two good catc

Summary

This quote suggests that out of a significant population size of two hundred million Americans, there is a lack of skilled catchers in baseball. It implies that despite the abundance of people, there is a scarcity of talent in this specific position on the baseball field. This observation highlights a perceived scarcity or dearth in the quality of catchers when compared to the desired standard, emphasizing the rarity of finding individuals highly skilled for that specific role in the sport.

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By Casey (Charles Dillon) Stengel

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