The key to hitting for high average is to relax, concentrate, and don't hit the fly ball to center field.

What made me sign with the Cardinals? Because they used salesmanship, the personal touch.

I'm a musician. I play harmonica for relaxation. A good way to relax and entertain people. An excellent way to have fun.

It seemed like I always did some great hitting in Brooklyn. The field there was close to the stands. Every time I started walking to the plate, I could hear the fans say, 'Here comes that man again. Here comes that man.'

Always wanted to be a Major League player. Loved baseball. Followed it. Loved to play. Plus, I could always hit.

What I try to do is never to hurt anybody else and figure if I don't, then I'm not likely to get hurt myself.

There was never a day when I was as good as Joe DiMaggio at his best. Joe was the best, the very best I ever saw.