When I started finishing games and coming off the field shaking hands, it was a beautiful thing. I mean, you start seeing… — Dennis Eckersley Copy Share Image
People say baseball players should go out and have fun. No way. To me, baseball is pressure, I always feel it. This is work.… — Dennis Eckersley Copy Share Image
It took a great deal of acceptance to come to terms with being an alcoholic, but the acceptance was key to my sobriety. If… — Dennis Eckersley Copy Share Image
Sooner or later you learn that you belong in the big leagues, and that makes you calm down — Dennis Eckersley Copy Share Image
I was a starter and did some good things there, and then I got a chance to prove myself as a closer. Because of… — Dennis Eckersley Copy Share Image
But through experience I learned to control my body and locate the ball. — Dennis Eckersley Copy Share Image
They developed a platform for me to put up another 12 years, and that was my ticket to Cooperstown. Those were the best years… — Dennis Eckersley Copy Share Image
When I started finishing games and coming off the field shaking hands, it was a beautiful thing. I mean, you start seeing that you're… — Dennis Eckersley Copy Share Image
That first year in Chicago was one of the most memorable in my career. Getting traded rejuvenated me, and I had something to prove.… — Dennis Eckersley Copy Share Image
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… — Dennis Eckersley Copy Share Image
I had never been to the playoffs, and it was exciting. The fans went through the roof. They were excited about the whole team.… — Dennis Eckersley Copy Share Image
