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 compare 'em, I just catch 'em.

In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated.

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

When I was in Birmingham I used to go to a place called Redwood Field. I used to get there for a two o'clock game. Where can you make this kind of money playing sports? It was just a pleasure to go out and enjoy myself and get paid for it.

When I'm not hitting, I don't hit nobody. But, when I'm hitting, I hit anybody.

Yes, I had to learn how to live life outside, but I had so many people help me.