I threw all my pitches over the top which was important for me because my slider was hard to tell from my fastball at release.

But I would say basically, I would just like to be remembered for what I did on the field.

Rooting is following, and I don't do that, but I'd like to see the Phillies win because I love Philadelphia.

I took it personal. I got slammed quite a bit.

So what I did on the field was the essence of what I am. Remember me like that.

My major league debut came at old Busch Stadium on Grand Avenue in St. Louis, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first pitch I threw was to third baseman Bob Bailey. It was a fastball, low and away. He ripped it for a home run down the left field line. I said, 'Damn, that was a pretty good pitch.

I was probably in the best shape of any athlete at the time, but you don't get to pass judgment on yourself.