I could always throw the ball pretty well and I worked pretty hard at learning how to play the game. But I didn't consider it work as a kid, since I just loved playing baseball.

Never allow the circumstances of your life to become an excuse. People will allow you to do it. But I believe we have a personal obligation to make the most of the abilities we have.

It's not the disability that defines you; it's how you deal with the challenges the disability presents you with.

I worked very hard. I felt I could play the game. The only thing that could stop me was myself.

I knew how far a little boy or girl could run with 50 words of reassurance.

I think my career will be remembered for what it was and what it is, and I don't need more than that.

One of the beautiful things about baseball is the history.