One thing is having skated five of the best races I've probably could have skated. It was nice to peak at the right time and to do it in an important time in somebody's career.
If I signed it that is the way it really happened. I don't know of any individuals who are saying anything different. I have no idea what is going on with that.
I can honestly say it took two full years for me to get over the fact that I was no longer a baseball player.
You need a teaching coach who understands the game of basketball, not just some guy coming on the court talking about Xs and Os.
New York is a passionate city. They want a winner. They deserve a winner. I think we did an outstanding job of bringing it back.
I think the most important thing about coaching is that you have to have a sense of confidence about what you're doing.
Basketball is a simple game. Your goal is penetration, get the ball close to the basket, and there are three ways to do that. Pass, dribble and offensive rebound.
You have to be able to psychologically help your players, support-wise, be in touch with them, so I think managing people is very important.
I replaced three joints in my hips and one in my knee. I'm hoping that other knee doesn't have to be done. It's one of the toughest things to overcome.
I had the opportunity to go with some other teams. But I didn't consider those teams to be contenders, and I was right.
My brother never got an opportunity to throw a pitch, and I didn't want the same thing to happen to another young kid.
Some other things I don't miss: the media and the pressure of just being asked to do, and being asked questions every day.
Don't just expect the scouts to find you. Go to camps, clinics and make sure you are seen.
I would think if someone connected to steroids made the Hall of Fame, that would enhance my chances of making the Hall of Fame.
Are you tall? Are you strong? How big are your hands? You must be honest with yourself or you will end up using the wrong bat.
The game of baseball is better when the Dodgers are playing well, just like when the Yankees are playing well, or the Cubs, the Phillies, the big-name teams.
Let the pitcher move first, then, as he draws his arm back, you draw the bat back and you are ready.
They have so fundamentally flawed techniques it's ridiculous. They shoot the ball flat. They all stand upright, there's just so many things they do incorrectly.
The reality is that my stepfather was like a father to me and watching him die from a sudden heart attack was one of the hardest things I have ever gone through.
To me the most important thing was stirring things up and scoring some runs so we could win a ballgame.
Rickey got a big ranch. Rickey got a big bull. Rickey got horses. Rickey got chickens and everything. And Rickey got a 20-gallon hat.
