One guy that I wish was here right now, Ted Williams, helped me so much, our long talks, not about hitting but about fishing, one of Ted's passions, and I wish he was here today to share this with me because I owe so much to Ted Williams.

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

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

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

This journey started about 42 years ago in a little town of Brunswick, Georgia.

Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad, and that's why I call you dad, because you are so special to me. You taught me the game and you taught me how to play it right.

Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but how we react to what happens, not by what life brings us but the attitude we bring to life.