I didn't think much about batting average when I was playing.
I wasn't ready to say, I can't play anymore. And I'm still not.
I'd like to fly. Then I wouldn't have to wait in airport security lines.
I faced Gibson many times and faced Sandy Koufax three times.
I didn't mind if they yelled at me, but when they came on the field, it was a different story.
I have no problem with cheating. Whatever you can get away with.
You can't win the Kentucky Derby unless you're on a thoroughbred.
Getting fired is what happens to a manager sooner or later.
Pitchers make adjustments, and it's up to the hitters to readjust and sort of tweak what they do.
We've beat up our umpires. They're now allowed to be human.
I believe anybody who is not afraid to fail is a winner.
When I was picked to fly the X-1, it was my duty to fly it, and I did.
One of the fellows called me 'Cyclone' but finally shortened it to 'Cy' and its been that ever since.
When I did play, I tried to make the most of it.
I'm not sure where my career is going here in Cincinnati.
I'm not in charge of making moves, you know. I'm in charge of coaching.
Son, what kind of pitch would you like to miss.
You don't usually get treated unfairly. You usually get what you deserve.
I've been lucky to have a lot of opportunities to help people.
I think there are some players born to play ball.
I can't get into specifics. Someday, hopefully, I'll be able to.
