All I had was natural ability.

I'll play baseball for the Army or fight for it, whatever they want me to do.

A team is where a boy can prove his courage on his own. A gang is where a coward goes to hide.

My biggest regret was letting my lifetime average drop below .300. I always felt I was a .300 hitter, and if I could change one thing that would be it.

Thank God for baseball.

I can't play any more. I can't hit the ball when I need to. I can't steal second when I need to. I can't go from first to third when I need to. I can't score from second when I need to. I have to quit.

Stay away from drugs and alcohol. Listen to your moms and dads. In this great country of ours you do whatever you set your mind to. Make us proud of you.