Baseball is a lot like life. It's a day-to-day existence, full of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do in life.

A tall, thin old man waving a scorecard from the corner of his dugout. That's baseball.

I've been lucky to broadcast some great events and to broadcast the exploits of some great players.

The greatest single moment Ive ever known in Detroit was Jim Northrups triple in the seventh game of the World Series in St. Louis. It was a stunning moment because not only were the Tigers winning a world championship that meant so much to an entire city, they were beating the best pitcher I ever saw-Bob Gibson.

I had a job to do, and I did it all these years to the best of my ability. That's what I'd like to leave behind as I finish my final game in Toronto.

When I went to Brooklyn in 1948 Jackie Robinson was at the height of his brilliant career.

Baseball is a ballet without music. Drama without words.