After my first knee operation, in January of '65 before I went to the Jets, Dr. James Nicholas told me everything went well and that I could probably play four years in the NFL. The surgery was trailblazing to a certain extent.
I've figured out that life in general is a team effort; it's a team game.
None of the body was designed to play football. Excuse me, you know, football, we're just not designed for.
Until my senior year, baseball and basketball were my best sports; and even when I was a senior, I still wanted to play baseball professionally. But the family wanted me to go to college, and I guess I agreed with them, or else I would have accepted some of the offers I got.
I've been some through some things medically. I've seen some things on my brain. But I've had some treatment - and I've improved.
You learn how to be a gracious winner and an outstanding loser.