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

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.

There's always some youngster coming up- they'll find somebody.

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

I no longer have it (desire to play).

I thought he had been shot.

I think there are some players born to play ball.