# Ernest L. Thayer

- Quotes: 3
- Author page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/ernest-l-thayer

## Books

- [Casey at the Bat](https://www.leafyquotes.com/ernest-l-thayer/casey-at-the-bat.md) — 3 quotes

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> There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place,
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> There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile on Casey's face,
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> And when responding to the cheers he lightly of his hat,
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> No stranger in the crowd could doubt, 't was Casey at the bat.

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> "Strike one" the Umpire said.From the bleachers black with people there rose a sullen roar,
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> Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore,
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> "Kill him! Kill the Umpire!" shouted someone from the stand —
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> And it's likely they'd have done it had not Casey raised his hand.

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> Oh! somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright,
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> The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
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> And somewhere men are laughing and somewhere children shout;
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> But there is no joy in Mudville — mighty Casey has "struck out."

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