If the World Series was on the line and I could pick one pitcher to pitch the game, I'd choose Whitey Ford every time.

It gave me a second chance. I'd like everybody to have a second chance if they need it, so I'm trying to let people know how important it is to become an organ donor.

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

The strain on Roger (Maris) was unbelievable. After I dropped out the reporters only had one guy to go to. They surrounded him everywhere he went. He had big clumps of hair falling out. That he went ahead and did it was unbelievable.

You don't have to talk to me about pensions. I won't be around long enough to collect one.

To play 18 years in Yankee Stadium is the best thing that could ever happen to a ballplayer.

I think the best all-round baseball player ever was Joe DiMaggio.