I never search for a reason why - I have faith in the Lord's purpose.

Vietnam helped me realize who the true heroes really are in this world. It's not the home-run hitters.

Judgment traps you within the limitations of your comparisons. It inhibits freedom.

Never had I had so many friends and so much fun as I did in the projects.

Pittsburgh isn't fancy, but it is real. It's a working town and money doesn't come easy. I feel as much a part of this city as the cobblestone streets and the steel mills, people in this town expect an honest day's work, and I've it to them for a long, long time.

We devote our entire lives to becoming good ball players. We take batting practice until our hands bleed.

Trying to hit Sandy Koufax was like trying to drink coffee with a fork.