Subject: Sports (Page 26)

These ball boys are marvellous; you don’t even notice them; there’s a left-handed one over there that I noticed earlier.

Tennis commentator

We are in such a slump that even the ones that aren’t drinkin’ aren’t hittin’.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

Virginia has already spent more on plugging Shawn Moore for the Heisman Trophy than Thomas Jefferson spent getting elected president.

(1931 – 2012) American college football historian & television commentator

George Halas throws nickels around like man hole covers.

(1939 – ) American football player & coach

One of the worst things that can happen to you in life is to win a bet on a horse at an early age.

American billiards champion & hustler

To last as long as I did with the skills I had, with the numbers I produced, was a triumph of the human spirit.

(1935 – ) American baseball player, sportscaster, comedian & actor

When we played, World Series checks meant something; now all they do is screw up your taxes.

American baseball pitcher & announcer

 When I'm on the road, my greatest ambition is to get a standing boo.

professional baseball player

Golf without mistakes is like watching haircuts.

(1919 – 1998) American sportswriter

I’ve never had major knee surgery on any other part of my body.

professional basketball player & coach

To get my paycheck for two weeks, my family must work 200 years in Slovakia.

Slovak hockey player

This is good because up until now, the only channel to find 24-hour coverage of the NFL players was Court TV.

(1963 – ) television host & comedian

People have asked me a lot of times, because I didn't hit a lot, we all know that, how long a dozen bats would last me?… depending on the weight and the model that I was using at that particular time I would say eight to ten cookouts.

(1935 – ) American baseball player, sportscaster, comedian & actor

I know I've got a lock on the Dutch Hall of Fame.

Dutch-born American baseball pitcher

Everything Tyson's got has 'goodnight' written on it.

American boxing referee

The only difference between this and Custer's last stand was Custer didn't have to look at the tape afterwards.

Canadian hockey player & broadcaster

Well I don't know which one has more money but I'll tell you what… either one could burn a wet mule with hundred dollar bills.

American auto racer

Since I've retired, I eat less, weigh less, train less and care less.

American boxing champion

All the records were gone. So I figured here's one record I can get.

Canadian hockey player

Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast.

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host

We’ve got to find a way to win; I’m willing to start cheating.

professional football player