But I think mainly, you know, just up in the East Coast, it's where it all originated. You know, Philadelphia. It goes back to the beginning. So, you know, fans have a lot of history, and they love their teams up here.

Let me start by telling you this: I have never used steroids. Period. I don't know how to say it any more clearly than that. Never.

But as far as I'm concerned, I can still play defense.

It was a hard time. It was something I would love to erase from my memory.

There's a lot of history in Boston and a lot of history, obviously, in New York with all the championships.

I respect the Hall of Fame, and if they think that I'm worthy enough, I would be very honored. And if they don't, I gave it all that I had to this game.

You know, my family stood for something that they believed in, and I wasn't about to turn my back on them.