Quotes from Jim Abbott

One of the beautiful things about baseball is the history.

I want my career to be judged by what I did on the field. I appreciate the honors.

It's not the disability that defines you; it's how you deal with the challenges the disability presents you with.

Find something you love, and go after it, with all of your heart.

People will tell you that I overcame obstacles? Maybe. But the truth is I was incredibly blessed in my life. More was given than was ever taken away.

I worked very hard. I felt I could play the game. The only thing that could stop me was myself.

In the 8th inning you can't hear the roar of the 9th, all you can do to hold yourself together, and trust.

I could always throw the ball pretty well and I worked pretty hard at learning how to play the game. But I didn't consider it work as a kid, since I just loved playing baseball.

I had an incredible experience living in New York, playing for the Yankees, to go through all of the things I did, including the no-hitter. It was a very memorable time.