I didn't come to New York to be a star. I brought my star with me.

I couldn't quit, because of all the kids, and the blacks, and the little people pulling for me. I represent both the underdog and the overdog in our society.

I didn't come to New York to be a star. I brought my star with me.

The only difference between me and those other great Yankees is my skin color.

There's a manager (Billy Martin) I could play for.

It's a fickle town, a tough town. They getcha, boy. They don't let you escape with minor scratches and bruises. They put scars on you here.

Fans don't boo nobodies.