I'd often wondered what would I do if I were ever traded, because it happened many, many times.

And I'd be lying if I told you that as a black man in baseball I hadn't gone through worse times than my teammates.

I am pleased that God made my skin black - but I wish He had made it thicker.

I lost money, coaching jobs, a shot at the Hall of Fame.

Dear Mr. Kuhn, After twelve years in the major leagues, I do not feel that I am a piece of property to be bought and sold irrespective of my wishes

There is no such thing as bragging. You're either lying or telling the truth.

People try to make a Greek tragedy of my life, and they can't do it. I'm too happy.