Gil Hodges
Well, I know that I'll never forget that, but also I won't forget the hundreds of people who sent me letters, telegrams, and postcards during that World Series. There wasn't a single nasty message. Everybody tried to say something nice.
Many children work hard to please their parents, but what I truly longed for was good times that were about us, not about me. That is the real hole the Dodgers filled in my life.
I can't very well tell my batters don't hit it to him. Wherever they hit it, he's there anyway.
Just do the best with what you have, and you'll soon be doing it better.Collection: Running
There are only two kinds of managers. Winning managers and ex-managers.Collection: Winning
Gehrig had one advantage over me. He was a better ballplayer.Collection: Advantage
I can't very well tell my batters don't hit it to him. Wherever they hit it, he's there anyway (Mays).Collection: Motivational