Subject: Misspokements (Page 27)

That’s what Abel was saying when he got it in the back from his own brother with a cane.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

A man could not be in two places at the same time unless he were a bird.

(1736 – 1807) Irish politician

Opening games make me nervous; to tell the truth, I’d rather open with our second game.

(1923 – 2001) American football coach

The Mexicans… these tiny little men from South America.

British sports commentator

Tony has a quick look between his legs and likes what he sees.

British commentator

I’m a golfer – not an athlete.

professional golfer

When our boys come home from France, we will have the hags flungout.

(1844 – 1930) English dean at Oxford whose name is given to the accidental transposition of sounds of two or more words

(We) should be allowed to wear shorts; God almighty, (LPGA) women are allowed to wear ‘em, and we’ve got better legs than they do.

professional golfer

Even if they had it in the streets, I wouldn’t go.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

I’m going to graduate on time, no matter how long it takes.

As you look at the first four, the significant thing is that Alboreto is fifth.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

When those stalls open, the horses are literally going to explode.

British horse racing commentator

Roy Keane – his face punches the air.

Scottish football player & broadcaster

My eyesight went blurry from the lastitude they put in the mushrooms.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

We are really the victims of our own problems.

English football player

I was recently on a tour of Latin America, and the only regret I have was that I didn’t study Latin harder in school so I could converse with those people.

(1947 – ) U.S. vice president & politician

It tastes like any other sport drink.

Japanese marathoner

The series is already won, but I don’t know by which team.

professional baseball player

Nothing means nothing, but it isn’t really nothing because nothing is something that isn’t.

professional basketball player

Stengel: Well, I have given that thought a lot of thinking lately and last night… well – I finally made up my mind.

Reporter: Which way?

Stengel: I made up my mind both ways.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

Well, it looks like the all-star balloting is about over, especially in the National and American Leagues.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer