What's tough is being good every day.

In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept constructive criticism. Without one-hundred percent dedication, you won't be able to do this.

Every time I look at my pocketbook, I see Jackie Robinson.

I don't mean to be bashful, but I was

I played with the Birmingham Black Barons. I was making 500 at 14. That was a lot of money in those days.

I don't rate them, I just hit them.

Never assume the other guy will never do something you would never do.