Tony knew me both as an athlete and as a person. He cared for me like a father. Dennis Eckersley athletecarefather Change image and share on social
Then you figure out that if you don't throw it as hard as you can, you can put it where you want. It's more important where you put it. Dennis Eckersley figurehardimportant Change image and share on social
I'm proud of the fact that I pitched almost 3,300 innings. Dennis Eckersley factinningspitch Change image and share on social
I was in good control of my body, and I kept my head still. Dennis Eckersley bodycontrolgood Change image and share on social
I can't recall too much about pitching, but I do remember that I was anxious to get it over with. I just wanted to get that first game over with and go from there. Dennis Eckersley anxiousgamepitch Change image and share on social
But through experience I learned to control my body and locate the ball. Dennis Eckersley ballbodycontrol Change image and share on social
The thing that got me over the hump was accepting that I had to do whatever I could to stay in the game. Dennis Eckersley acceptgamehump Change image and share on social
I also think that I had great mechanics. Dennis Eckersley greatmechanic Change image and share on social
But more important than personal awards is winning the World Series. That's the max that anyone could ask for. Let alone to have the ball in your in your glove for the final out of the World Series. That was the ultimate. Dennis Eckersley awardballfinal share on social
They developed a platform for me to put up another 12 years, and that was my ticket to Cooperstown. Those were the best years of my life. It was like magic. Dennis Eckersley cooperstowndeveloplife Change image and share on social