I'm so excited I had a seven-car police motorcycle escort. I've had escorts before, but nothing like this... I'm really in awe, coming here and seeing so many cars, so much enthusiasm.

If you love your job, you haven't worked a day in your life.

It's still the best game in town because you don't have to be big to play, and everybody plays. Even your grandmother probably played baseball.

I've got a portrait in the Smithsonian. Who ever thought that would happen?

Chan Ho had a great career and was the exemplification of class, dignity and character.

I'm sick and tired of people saying that taking drugs is a sickness. When you put something of your own free will in your own body knowing that it's harmful against the body, it's against the law and all it will do is lead you down the path of destruction, that is a weakness.

It is a great honor to be inducted into the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame. When you honor me with this distinction, you really honor the players who put me there. All of the honors I receive became a reality only through the contributions of my players. In addition to myself, you also honor my family and the Dodger organization. I accept this recognition with pride and gratitude.