“You don't project yourself in the Hall of Fame as a player. It's only ...” — Cal Ripken Quote

“You don't project yourself in the Hall of Fame as a player. It's only during that five-year period where people start asking about it, and it doesn't seem real until it happens.”

“Sometimes I think sportsmanship is a little bit forgotten in place of the individual attention.”

“I love baseball. The game allowed me the influence to impact kids in a positive way. This gives me a chance to talk to some social issues.”

“I wanted to be like 'Kids in the Hall.'”

“I've graced almost every stage in N.Y., from Webster Hall to Gramercy Theater to Best Buy.”

“The only model to me that correlates with big success in the NFL is having a Hall of Fame franchise quarterback.”