The measure of a man is in the lives he’s touched.

But it all comes down to friendship, treating people right.

Awards mean a lot, but they don't say it all. The people in baseball mean more to me than statistics.

The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money.

It's a kind of philosophy of my own life, to create the energy enough to keep on going.

Baseball reveals character; golf exposes it.

The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose.

Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I've ever thought I'd have.

It's a great day for a ball game; let's play two!

Work? I never worked a day in my life. I always loved what I was doing, had a passion for it.

A World Series trophy is a wonderful thing to behold.

I don't really feel that I deserve all my applause.

We all wore a 21 patch that one season as a silent tribute to our deceased teammate Roberto.

Reporters often forget that athletes are human beings.

I would always reserve a special place in my heart for Pittsburgh.

You only have a few years to play this game and you can't play it if you're all tied up in knots.

Oakland revolved around Forbes Field. Nothing in the city could match that atmosphere.

I was the most powerful left-handed hitter in the Alameda area.

I've witnessed thousands of superior athletes try to becomes hitters and fail at it.