I set very high standards for myself and worked every game with the same energy and enthusiasm as if it were the seventh game of a World Series.

Managers have very tough jobs. I always respected their job but demanded respect in return.

As a youngster, I played in Little League, Pony League, and all sorts of amateur baseball programs growing up.

After one year in the Texas League, the American League bought the rights to my contract. They optioned me back to the Texas League for the 1970 season.

My main objective is to prepare candidates for professional baseball; however, the majority of our graduates will go home as much better qualified amateurs.

I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that you really enjoy and seriously consider making that your life's work.

Anyone interested in becoming a professional umpire and becoming eligible to work in the minor leagues must attend one of the two umpire schools sanctioned by Major League Baseball.