I was taught you never, ever disrespect your opponent or your teammates or your organization or your manager, and never, ever your uniform.

I had too much respect for the game to leave it behind or to make it my second or third sport in college

Hit a home run - put your head down, drop the bat, run around the bases, because the name on the front is more - a lot more important than the name on the back.

I think sometimes Hall of Famers might get labeled as guys who aren't suited for a coaching job or to be back at the Major League level.

When did it - When did it become okay for someone to hit home runs and forget how to play the rest of the game?

I never forgot the four years I spent with the Phillies, my September call-ups and my big league Spring Trainings. I never forgot that.

A lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation.