“A World Series trophy is a wonderful thing to behold.”

“Grandpa taught me how to sing, and his lessons became a daily event.”

“Hank Aaron, whom I had admired since my childhood, played the outfield for the Braves. He was such a great hitter.”

“Human beings are pampered by the Lord. Their real tests don't come until later in life.”

“I owe a large part of my success to Joe Brown, who helped me both as a player and a person.”

“I would strike out 1935 more times in my career, more than any player in history except Reggie Jackson.”

“I eventually became proud of my strikeouts, because each one represented another learning experience.”

“I never did allow anything to keep me from my kids. They're the most important part of my life.”