Quote#Pride
There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place
Quote byErnest Thayer · 1863–1940
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Casey at the Bat, Lines 21-24..
English (original)
There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place, There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile on Casey's face, And when responding to the cheers he lightly of his hat, No stranger in the crowd could doubt, 't was Casey at the bat.
— Ernest Thayer
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