I faced Gibson many times and faced Sandy Koufax three times.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
But when I stopped facing Sandy, I had to face Don Drysdale. No one on my team wanted to face him.
The greatest competitor was Bob Gibson. He worked so fast out there and he always had the hood up. He always wanted to close his own deal. He never talked to you because he was battling so hard. I sure as hell don't miss batting against him, but I miss him in the game.
Career highlights? I had two - I got an intentional walk from Sandy Koufax and I got out of a rundown against the Mets.
It's all matchups, and I knew that I matched up well against 'Rumble' Johnson.
I know Koufax' weakness. He can't hit.
I acted three times with Fred MacMurray, three times with Martin and Lewis, four times with Rock Hudson. Three times with Glenn Ford.
Clemens, Seaver, Gibson, Maddux - I just don't see myself in that category. I'm flattered that maybe it's debatable at this point.
My first match was against Razor Ramon. I lost. Come to think about it, I lost a lot back in those days.
I'm a Gibson guy. I play anything from Hummingbirds to J200s.
I played with Willie Mays and against Hank Aaron. They were tremendous players, but they were no Josh Gibson.