I'm proud to have been a Yankee. But I have found more happiness and contentment since I came back home to San Francisco than any man has a right to deserve. This is the friendliest city in the world.

The reason I play so hard is that somewhere out there is some kid who has never seen me play before, and I don't want to disappoint him.

A person always doing his or her best becomes a natural leader, just by example.

You ought to run the hardest when you feel the worst. Never let the other guy know you're down.

The test of an outfielder's skill comes when he has to go against the fence to make a catch.

I feel like I have reached the stage where I can no longer produce for my club, my manager, and my teammates.

There is always some kid who may be seeing me for the first time. I owe him my best.