Quotes from Ernest L. Thayer

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

There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place,There was pride in Casey's bearing, and a smile on Casey's face,And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat,No stranger in the crowd could doubt 'twas Casey at the bat.