I think my top salary was maybe in 1966. I made $17,000 and 11 of that came from selling other players' equipment.

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.

The biggest thrill a ballplayer can have is when your son takes after you. That happened when my Bobby was in his championship Little League game. He really showed me something. Struck out three times. Made an error that lost the game. Parents were throwing things at our car and swearing at us as we drove off. Gosh, I was proud.

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

I knew when my career was over. In 1965 my baseball card came out with no picture.

I hit a grand slam off Ron Herbel and when his manager Herman Franks came out to get him, he was bringing Herbel's suitcase.

I had slumps that lasted into the winter.