And then 45 years later, as I finished my career in the great city of Cleveland, that was another great way to end my career, going to the World Series.

Everybody faces obstacles. And I looked to people who had been through many to succeed in life. Abraham Lincoln, born to a poor family, faced defeat through most of his life. Lost eight elections, failed two businesses, had a nervous breakdown, and still became president.

All good balls to hit are strikes, though not all strikes are good balls to hit.

The people like the American Legion Post that gave us a chance to play. A place to play and a chance to play.

There is no way, believe me, despite my name being Winfield, and loving the game dearly. It wasn't in the cards. I didn't know what it was going to take to get here.

And then 45 years later, as I finished my career in the great city of Cleveland, that was another great way to end my career, going to the World Series.

I never had to cheat, I get them with what I got.