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The Catch Off Bobby Morgan (a Backhanded Grab Of The Brooklyn Dodger's Line Drive In September 1951 At Ebbets Field) In Brooklyn Was The Best Catch I Ever Made. Jackie Robinson And (giants Manager) Leo Durocher Were The First People I Saw When I Opened My Eyes

In 1950, When The Giants Signed Me, They Gave Me $15,000. I Bought A 1950 Mercury. I Couldn't Drive, But I Had It In The Parking Lot There, And Everybody That Could Drive Would Drive The Car. So It Was Like A Community Thing

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.

When I Got To Professional Ball I Used To Play 150 Games Every Year. It Depends On How Many Games There Was.

That's How Easy Baseball Was For Me. I'm Not Trying To Brag Or Anything, But I Had The Knowledge Before I Became A Professional Baseball Player To Do All These Things And Know What Each Guy Would Hit.