I think if you checked the attendance records of all the announcers, you'd find a lot better record than you would of anybody else in any other business because we love the game and have a passion for it.

I deeply appreciate the people of Michigan. I love their grit. I love the way they face life. I love the family values they have.

I've found that if you wear a beret, people think you're either a cabdriver or a producer of dirty movies.

Needless to say, I have more no-hitters than Nolan Ryan.

I just have faith. It's just there. It's not any big deal.

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