"It was a Sunday doubleheader in Cleveland. Mickey's on third base, and they hit a ball to medium right field to me. I…"

"That's the hardest I've ever seen anyone hit a ball. . Ruth, anybody. I don't believe a man can hit a ball harder."

"The kid was great. He was the difference. The Yankees certainly didn't miss Joe DiMaggio out there in center field to…"

"He ought to have a league of his own. He's too much for everybody else."

"Later on they tend to get longer than they really were."

"No one hit the ball harder than Frank Howard. He was the strongest I ever saw. I saw him hit a line drive off Whitey …"

"I'd never show up a pitcher by standing in the batters box and watching how far the ball goes like a lot of players d…"

"I feel better than I have in years—no leg problems at all. But if I'm to get three more home runs, I'm afraid I'll ha…"

"That would be Sandy Koufax, even though he was in the National League and I didn't have to face him very much. Among …"

"The most underrated guy is the one who will do absolutely anything to win a game. The two who come to mind immediatel…"