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

It's time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad and I'd much rather say hello. Hello to a new adventure.

Baseball is just a game, as simple as a ball and bat, yet as complex as the American spirit it symbolizes. A sport, a business and sometimes almost even a religion.

I look on life as a joyous adventure.

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

I love what I do. If I had my time over again, I'd probably do it for nothing.

I have great faith that Heaven's there and I'll see my brothers and my mom and dad when I get there.