Reggie, meanwhile, was loving playing for Earl. His assessment: “Earl Weaver smokes too much and drinks too much. He has a voice that sounds like broken glass. He is short, feisty, has a ferocious temper, especially with umpires, and doesn’t know when to keep his mouth shut. He has never been accused of being a diplomat and has never set out to win any popularity contests with his players. He is also one of the few baseball geniuses I’ve ever met.”
