"As the game enters its glorious final weeks, the chill of fall signals the reality of defeat for all but one team. The fields of play will turn brown and harden, the snow will fall, but in the heart of the fan sprouts a sprig of green."
- John ThornThrough his perceptive books and articles, American sportswriter John Thorn has significantly influenced baseball history and culture. One of his most memorable quotes, which speaks to both baseball players and fans, captures the cyclical nature of professional sports. Thorn's quote perfectly sums u…