I never found a place where I wanted to live more than Alvin (Texas).

When I got traded to the California Angels, I really wasn't that excited about going to the Angels because it meant changing leagues and also a whole new set of teammates. But shortly after I got there I realized that it was one of the best things that ever happened to me.

It took me a while to figure that out and to realize what a gift that I had been given. And when I finally did, I dedicated myself to be the best pitcher I possibly could be, for as long as I possibly could be.

And then when I went to stay in '68, I can honestly say that I was not focused on my career and on what it took to be a major league pitcher and to be a starting pitcher.

Pitching in the big leagues is a dream. Preparing to pitch in the big leagues is a nightmare!

I never found a place where I wanted to live more than Alvin (Texas).

I feel very fortunate that I played for the four organizations I did.