“The guys became more comfortable with the surroundings. We played Tri-City and Lowell early, so we weren't getting beat by anybody who wasn't good.”
Tom Brookens
“We played what I think is a really solid, physical team in Lowell. They're bigger and stronger than we are. They're older and a bit more experienced. We took a lot of hits, but we got up and played.”
Jerry York
“In Lowell, Indiana, there was a four-hour hostage standoff in a bank. The bank customers were made to line up and stand still for hours . . . just like in a regular visit.”
Bill Maher
“Mike Lowell all of sudden goes, 'Hey, watch this.' Just watching him take ground balls was amazing. [Gonzalez] has got great hands.”
Kevin Youkilis
“Pierre's too dangerous. He'll slap down a bunt with the bases loaded. I wanted Lowell.”
Doug Davis
“[The couple not only wanted to honor Hunter, but they also wanted to thank the Lowell police and fire departments for their hand in finding Hunter. Representatives of both departments accepted plaques from the family on behalf of the departments.] You never know how important they are until they are needed, ... We had about 100 people out here searching.”
Chris Long
“He saw instantly what was going on, and nobody puts anything over on Lowell Thomas, ... He tore the show apart. I said, 'You're going to enjoy this,' and he said, 'I doubt that very much.' ”
Ralph Edwards
