Helping someone is what life is all about. |
There's nothing I value more than the closeness of friends and family, a smile as I pass someone on the street. |
We all wore a 21 patch that one season as a silent tribute to our deceased teammate Roberto. |
They give you a round bat and they throw you a round ball and they tell you to hit it square. |
Playing baseball was my dream, and no amount of money could sway my opinion. |
That's where the future lies, in the youth of today. |
I never search for a reason why - I have faith in the Lord's purpose. |
My first job after my retirement from baseball was as a narrator for the Eastman Philharmonica. |
Reporters often forget that athletes are human beings. |
I love September, especially when we're in it. |
I never did allow anything to keep me from my kids. They're the most important part of my life. |
I was always a self-proclaimed poor slider. |
To be successful, one must take chances. |
A World Series trophy is a wonderful thing to behold. |
If a reporter doesn't like the person he's writing about, it shows up in his article. |
Oakland revolved around Forbes Field. Nothing in the city could match that atmosphere. |
I wasn't out drinking and abusing my body. I simply loved to go out and dance. |
I was the most powerful left-handed hitter in the Alameda area. |
It's supposed to be fun, the man says 'Play Ball' not 'Work Ball' you know. |
The Giants were a good team, but our biggest enemy was said to be Candlestick Park. |