I love the game and I wanted to continue playing. It came to a time that I had to stop.

I wanted to be a part of something special and contributing to the launch of a new league was very exciting to me.

When you're a kid, you want to be a millionaire.

I can still steal a base anytime I get ready.

Rickey got a big ranch. Rickey got a big bull. Rickey got horses. Rickey got chickens and everything. And Rickey got a 20-gallon hat.

People say I stole a lot of bases. I stole the bases for a reason. I crossed the plate.

People always ask me why I still want to play, but I want to know why no one will give me an opportunity. It's like they put a stamp on me: 'Hall of Fame. You're done. That's it.' It's a goddamn shame.