"I came in here and a fella asked me to have a drink. I said I don't drink. Then another fella said hear you and Joe DiMaggio aren't speaking and I said I'll take that drink"

In this quote, Casey Stengel is recounting a conversation he had with two men. The very first man used him a beverage, but Stengel declined, mentioning that he does not consume. The second male then brings up a report that Stengel and Joe DiMaggio, a famous baseball player, are not on speaking terms. Stengel reacts by saying that he will accept the drink, implying that he is willing to put aside any differences with DiMaggio and delight in a drink with the guys. This quote showcases Stengel's easygoing and friendly nature, in addition to his ability to diffuse tension and disputes.