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

My kids used to do things to aggravate me, too. I'd take them to a game, and they'd want to come home with a different player.

Let's face it. Umpiring is not an easy or happy way to make a living. In the abuse they suffer, and the pay they get for it, you see an imbalance that can only be explained by their need to stay close to a game they can't resist.

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 spent three of the best years of my life in 10th grade.

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.

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