Big Leaguer (1953)

Edward G. Robinson: John B. 'Hans' Lobert

Quotes 

• John B. 'Hans' Lobert : My name is Lobert. You've never heard of me; but, your grandfather used to see me play third. Next time you write, ask him.

• Christy : Baseball is a business.

  John B. 'Hans' Lobert : Well, the day you take those kids, that's the day you go *out* of business. We think we're giving them a future; but, its they who are giving *us* the future. And if those people can't see that; well, they're blinder than a bush league umpire. And they got no right to even be talking about baseball.

• John B. 'Hans' Lobert : This is the part I like best. Right this very minute. Just before we open the Cracker Jack box. Maybe there's a real diamond inside.

• John B. 'Hans' Lobert : What's your name?

  Adam Polachuk : Polachuk, Adam Polachuk.

  John B. 'Hans' Lobert : Well, Adam Polachuk, we'll see if you're a third baseman. I happen to be partial to third base. I used to play that myself.

  Adam Polachuk : Oh, I know! Cincinnati, the Cubs, and then the Giants.

  John B. 'Hans' Lobert : You left out Pittsburgh.

  Christy : Well, doesn't everyone?

• John B. 'Hans' Lobert : Throw easy, run easy, swing easy. Or you'll be coming up with sore arms, twisted legs, and who knows what else.

• John B. 'Hans' Lobert : When the time comes, I'm ready for the front porch and the rockin' chair; only, the time hasn't come!

• John B. 'Hans' Lobert : Come on, let him hit it!

  Bobby Bronson : Gosh, I'm trying to Mr. Lobert. Can I help it if I got too much stuff?

• John B. 'Hans' Lobert : Hold it a minute! What do you think this is? A tea party? None of that, "I'm sorry," stuff. Now, you're not in high school, now. This is the New York Giants! That goes for all of you! If you boot one, get hold of it again. Get on with the game. That's the important thing. Everybody boots one. The important thing is to get on with the game.

• John B. 'Hans' Lobert : Good hands. He's got good hands. I like them big hands.

• Chuy Aguilar : Oh, good evening sir, madam, or small child. I am very pleasured to have the acquaintanceship of this meeting. Where are we going?

  John B. 'Hans' Lobert : To bed.

  Chuy Aguilar : To the railroad station? To the bus station? To the opera? To the cinema? To the doctor? To the house of my Aunt? To a garden?

• John B. 'Hans' Lobert : It seems like every time I pick up a headline it's full of 18 year olds. They may be robbing a bank or fighting a war; but, one way or the other, they'll let you know they're around.

• John B. 'Hans' Lobert : I'm getting sick and tired of hearing them all the time rushed on with that hot rod, jukebox kind of talk.

• John B. 'Hans' Lobert : Eighteen is real important. *Real* important. When you're eighteen, you're tomorrow morning. You're the world giving yourself another chance.

• John B. 'Hans' Lobert : Like they say, one game is worth ten thousand words.