My theory of hitting was just to watch the ball as it came in and hit it.

I didn't even graduate from high school. I've never told anybody that before. I got my degree later, when I was in the army.

I've always called L.A. 'the world capital of sport.'

I've had heroes in my life - Joe DiMaggio, Babe Ruth.

I was fortunate enough to coach the US Olympic team in Australia. The parks were full at all times. How can they take away a sport like that?

Say 'Dodgers' and people know you're talking about baseball. Say 'Braves' and they ask, 'What reservation?' Say 'Reds' and they think of communism. Say 'Padres' and they look around for a priest.

Sports has kept me on the straight and narrow path.