I think I've earned a certain level of respect, based on my accomplishments and my consistency.
I don't wait for people to give me respect. I always give them respect.
No player or manager has greater respect for the umpires than I do, and I have demonstrated that over the years.
I love being a Yankee, and it's hard not to. It's a special place to play.
Even though I play a professional sport now, I love college baseball.
I'm a Hall of Famer and I'm still fighting for it because I love the game and I love to play.
You give loyalty, you'll get it back. You give love, you'll get it back.
I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer.
[from trailer] Jackie Robinson: I'm not goin' anywhere! I'm right here!
I just don't see the light. Where is the light? What am I in this for?
It seems like Satan has thrown the DH into our game.
I don't want to be a Major League coach.
There's not too many rich black people in this world.
According to the percentage people, you would be perfectly comfortable.
So to get to play for the Yankees was really exciting. Really exciting.
We hung out on the streets, played stickball, and did all of the things that other kids did.
There were riots in just about every game we played with Syracuse.
Maybe I was born to play ball. Maybe I truly was.
You don't just throw the ball - you propel it.
Reporters often forget that athletes are human beings.
Congratulations. I knew the record would stand until it was broken.
