Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera

My father was strict and always taught me, no matter who it is, everybody is an uncle. To me, everybody was someone I respect like family. I grew up with that.

Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera

I always take time for somebody who wants to talk to me.

Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera

You're just trying to throw the best pitch you can and make sure you hit your spots. I don't have to force nobody.

Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera

There's a lot of things more than baseball that I want to do.

Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera

I want to give my respect, glory and time to the Bible - to the word of God - just as I want to give my respect and time to my work.

Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera

I listen to Christian music.

Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera

I don't want to pitch forever.

Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera

I don't think any professional accepts defeat.