In 1962 I was named Minor League Player of the Year. It was my second season in the bigs.

People have asked me a lot of times, because I didn't hit a lot, how long a dozen bats would last me. Depending on the weight and model I was using at that time - I would say eight to 10 cookouts.

Anybody with ability can play in the big leagues. But to be able to trick people year in and year out the way I did, I think that was a much greater feat.

I had slumps that lasted into the winter.

On TV the people can see it. On radio you've got to create it.

People don't know this, but I helped the Cardinals win the pennant. I came down with hepatitis. The trainer injected me with it!

You know, I was once named Minor League Player of the Year...unfortunately, I had been in the majors for two years at the time.