Sparky’s Turn of Phrase Can Leave One Dizzy

John Lacy’s letter last Saturday criticizing poor Sparky Anderson’s grammar reminded me of Dizzy Dean’s comment when told that an English teacher from Iowa had criticized his constant use of the word “ain’t” on his baseball broadcasts.

Diz retorted, “A lot of people who ain’t sayin’ ain’t, ain’t eatin’!”

H. ANTHONY MEDLEY

Marina del Rey