Humbled by the fact that never in a million years would I ever thought that I would be on the same stage with all these great Hall of Famers and enshrined to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

In life, so many things are taken for granted, but one thing I can honestly say is that I took every day, enjoyed the game of putting on that uniform and playing the great game of baseball.

I didn't get over 1300 walks without knowing the strike zone.

The owner of the New York Yankees, Mr. George Steinbrenner who I had the greatest respect for, I want to thank him for giving me the opportunity to win that special ring in 1996.

I played the game one way. I gave it everything I had. It doesn't take any ability to hustle.

Then there's Johnny Pesky, hit me countless number of ground balls and improved my fielding so much.

I have a message for the young kids. Life is about obstacles, endeavors in life are not to be overlooked.