Now this is over thirty years later and the guy said he was that cab driver. He apologized and he was serious. I felt awful. He might have been spending his whole life thinking he had jinxed me, but I told him he hadn't. My number was up.

Baseball didn't really get into my blood until I knocked off that hitting streak. Getting a daily hit became more important to me than eating, drinking or sleeping.

I think there are some players born to play ball.

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

I no longer have it (desire to play).

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

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