Subject: Misspokements (Page 6)

I imagine the conditions in those cars today are totally unimaginable.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

Everybody knows that I have been pumping Martin Leslie for a couple of seasons now.

New Zealand rugby player & commentator

And now, will y’all stand and be recognized?

Texas politician

I wasn’t referencin’ to myself.

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

It has made the richest prize in sport the richest prize in sport.

American boxer

Edwards missed getting Stearns at third base by an eyeball.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

Our comedies are not to be laughed at.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

It’s time for the human race to enter the solar system.

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

President Carter speaks loudly and carries a fly spotter… a fly swasher… it’s been a long day.

(1913 – 2006) 36th U.S. president

The first pitch to Tucker Ashford is grounded into left field… no, wait a minute… it’s ball one… low and outside.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

They stayed away in droves.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

Reporter: To what do you attribute last night’s loss?

Dale Neal: To the fact that they scored more points than we did.

There won't be a dry house in the place.

English football player & announcer

(Willie) McCovey swings and misses, and it’s fouled back.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

If crime went down 100%, it would still be fifty times higher than it should be.

American politician

Marshall's bowling with his head.

It is a catch he would have held 99 times out of one thousand.

cricket commentator

We have a firm commitment to Europe; we are a part of Europe.

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

Sure I've got one; it's a perfect twenty-twenty.

American football player

The symbol of peace… the pigeon!

Irish sports broadcaster

He’s throwing grounders.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager