I don't think anybody ever really just retires where they don't do anything.
I'm still in the restaurant business; I'm an educational ambassador for the Hall of Fame. I'm on the speaking circuit.
My short game's not that good. It just becomes a matter of getting that weight moving.
We hope there is a sense of purpose in everything.
We saw very little of the real Jack Buck behind the microphone. He would touch people in ways that we will never know. Jack was much more than just an announcer.
When you're facing a Darryl Kile, you just hope he doesn't have that breaking ball working that particular day!
Ozzie was inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame on May 11, 2003.
Ozzie announced his retirement on June 19, 1996. Local channels in St. Louis broke into programming to carry the press conference.
Ozzie would do a back flip on the Cardinals home opener each season, on his way to his position.
Ozzie was only the 37th player in the history of the Hall of Fame to be voted in on the first ballot.
Ozzie was the runner up for Rookie of the Year in 1978.
Ozzie won the Silver Slugger Award in 1987. The award is given to the best offensive player at each position in each league.
Ozzie was awarded with the Branch Rickey Award in 1994. The award is given to the player in recognition of their exceptional community service.
Ozzie was the 1985 NLCS MVP.
Ozzie was elected into the Hall of Fame with 433 votes, out of a possible 472.
Ozzie only had 28 home runs in 9,396 at bats.
Ozzie was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals following the 1981 season. He was traded for Garry Templeton.
Ozzie was drafted in the 4th round by the San Diego Padres in the 1977 draft, and they did agree to contract terms.
In 1987 Ozzie was rewarded with the biggest contract in the NL at $2,340,000.
Ozzie bats both and throws right.
In 1987 Ozzie scored a career high 104 runs.
Ozzie played his first MLB game on April 7, 1978.
In 2003, Ozzie was inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
Ozzie is a 13-time Gold Glove Award winner .
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