Baseball Is A Game, Yes. It Is

Baseball Is A Game, Yes. It Is Also A Business. But What Is Most Truly Is Is Disguised Combat. For All Its Gentility, Its Almost Leisurely Pace, Baseball Is Violence Under Wraps.

In Order To Excel, You Must Be Completely Dedicated.

I Think I Was Programmed To Do Good Things When I Came Into The Majors. I Knew How To Play.

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.

If You Can Do That - If You Run, Hit, Run The Bases, Hit With Power, Field, Throw And Do All Other Things That Are Part Of The Game - Then You're A Good Ballplayer.