My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasnt playing. – Jim Evans
As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication skills and are more understanding of the umpires job. That doesnt mean they are better managers. It just means that I perceive todays managers a bit differently. – Jim Evans
I had a great first year and Mr. MacDonald was my biggest supporter. He gave me the encouragement I needed that first year to get my career started on a positive note. – Jim Evans
Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return. – Jim Evans
My mother and dad were big animal lovers, too. I just dont know how I would have lived without animals around me. Im fascinated by them – both domestic pets and the wild community. They just are the most interesting things in the world to me, and its made such a difference in my lifetime. – Betty White