I don't know why Roger (Maris) isn't in the hall of fame. To me, he was as good as there ever was.

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.

Today's Little Leaguers, and there are millions of them each year, pick up how to hit and throw and field just by watching games on TV. By the time they're out of high school, the good ones are almost ready to play professional ball.

I don't know why, but for some reason I seem to be more popular now than when I was playing.

They should have come out of the dugout on tippy-toes, holding hands and singing.

Thank God for baseball.

The only thing I can do is play baseball. I have to play ball. It's the only thing I know.