When I went to Brooklyn in 1948 Jackie Robinson was at the height of his brilliant career.

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  With the Giants I broadcast the debut of Hall of Famer Willie Mays.

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  I have a great faith in God and Jesus.

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  Whatever happens, I'm ready to face it.

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  In my almost 92 years on this earth, the good Lord has blessed me with a great journey.

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  It's time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad and I'd much rather say hello. Hello to a ne

• Ernie Harwell:

  It's been a terrific life.

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  I look on life as a joyous adventure.

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  Baseball is the president tossing out the first ball of the season. And a scrubby schoolboy playing

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  In baseball, democracy shines its clearest. The only race that matters is the race to the bag. The

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  In radio, they say, nothing happens until the announcer says it happens.