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.

After I got that hit off Satchel (Paige), I knew I was ready for the big leagues.

I want to thank the good lord for making me a yankee

I no longer have it (desire to play).

The absolute worst thing a person can say about your pictures is, '"That's nice." It's the kiss of death.

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.

I thought he had been shot.