I don't see anyone playing in the major leagues today (1982) who combines both the talent and the intensity that I had. I always tried to do the best. I knew I couldn't always be the best, but I tried to be.

I don't see why you reporters keep confusing Brooks (Robinson) and me. Can't you see that we wear different numbers.

I always tried to do the best. I knew I couldn't always be the best, but I tried to be.

The fan is the one who suffers. He cheers a guy to a .350 season then watches that player sign with another team. When you destroy fan loyalties, you destroy everything.

Managers don't have as much leverage as they used to have. We can't really be the boss.

Pitchers did me a favor when they knocked me down. It made me more determined. I wouldn't let that pitcher get me out. They say you can't hit if you're on your back, but I didn't hit on my back. I got up.

If the guys on the bench were as good as the guys you have out there, they'd be out there in first place.