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Jim Evans

"I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring."

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"Nearly 30,000 fans turned out to support the tribute match and provide one of the best atmospheres at the ground for ages. I was so happy to be part of it."

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"Behind an able Indian Cricket Team there is always able Sachin Tendulkar."

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"Football said,"Why I am not a cricket ball to get a shot from Sachin"."

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"On the road we're somebody else's guests - and we play in a way that they're not going to forget we visited them."

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"Cricket must be proud, "I played by Sachin Tendulkar"."

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"I am sure our athletes will win hearts of the world and will show the world what India is all about."

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"I also believe our country made a promise to veterans and their families. Veterans have kept their end of the bargain, and now, the VA is looking to pull out the rug."

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"This time we are sending the contingent in advance, so that players are familiar with local conditions. Earlier they got only few days."

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"Then all the foreigners started coming over. I don't mind that but a lot of teams are laying out fortunes for ordinary players and that's no good for our youngsters coming through."

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"Sachin is passionate for cricket and fame is passionate for Sachin."

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Jim Evans
"No one respects the umpire's job more than I do; but, if I were a manager, I would probably be ejected three or four times a season fighting for my team."

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Jim Evans
"Umpires, like players, are expected to show constant improvement each season and at each level. Inconsistent plate work and the inability to handle situations are probably the two biggest problems that minor league umpires face."

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Jim Evans
"During the final two weeks of training, our students work simulated game situations in which our staff members role-play as players, managers, and coaches. They are given immediate feedback following each camp game."

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Jim Evans
"I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that you really enjoy and seriously consider making that your life's work."

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Jim Evans
"I literally paid my way through the University of Texas with my umpiring."

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Jim Evans
"The Florida State League was considered the top A-league back then. You played in the spring training parks of major league teams, traveled throughout some great cities in Florida, and the pay was the best in A-ball."

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Jim Evans
"Professional managers, coaches, and players have a right to question an umpire's decision if they do it in a professional manner. When they become personal, profane, or violent, they have crossed the line and must be dealt with accordingly."

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Jim Evans
"As a whole, the managers today are different in temperament. Most have very good communication skills and are more understanding of the umpire's job. That doesn't mean they are better managers. It just means that I perceive today's managers a bit differently."

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Jim Evans
"My dad was a carpenter and I would work with him during the summer and umpire on the nights I wasn't playing."

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Jim Evans
"I set very high standards for myself and worked every game with the same energy and enthusiasm as if it were the seventh game of a World Series."

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