I never wanted all this hoopla. All I wanted was to be a good ball player and hit twenty-five or thirty homers, drive in a hundred runs, hit .280 and help my club win pennants. I just wanted to be one of the guys, an average player having a good season.
Roger MarisDon't quote me on this, but if they ever manage to ban beer advertising in baseball you can kiss the national pastime goodbye.
Roger Maris