Subject: Sports (Page 63)

Frankly, that’s tantamount to the head of the White Star line saying the company’s next voyage will be considered a success if it fares better than the Titanic.

Canadian hockey player

No big deal. I just watched the game. I had the best seats of anyone in the crowd. It was awesome.

Czech hockey player

Stevie Wonder could make one of 23 shots.

(1963 – ) American professional basketball player & sports personality

He offers more shots than a bar tending octopus or an allergist.

American journalist & tennis broadcaster

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks during batting practice.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

Hector Camacho's great-dream is to die in his own arms.

Boxing press agent

There is nothing wrong with the car except that it is on fire.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

I liked the choreography, but I didn't care for the costumes.

(1939 – ) American actor, dancer, singer, producer & choreographer

Panthers Destroy Viking Visitors

Being an umpire is like being a king… it prepares you for nothing.

(1937 – 1995) American Major League Baseball umpire

The front wheel crosses the finish line, closely followed by the back wheel.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

I quit coaching because of illness and fatigue; the fans were sick and tired of me.

Canadian hockey player

Tell him he’s Wayne Gretzky.

Canadian hockey player

She doesn't pay me anything. I pay her. Besides, what position can she play?

Toronto Maple Leafs owner

How can you call a foul on my man for using his eye to foul the other team’s player on his elbow?

(1922 – 2002) American college basketball coach

Sparky is the only guy I know who’s written more books than he has read.

baseball broadcaster

We know he is a one-dimensional player, but it’s the dimension we don’t have.

Canadian sports broadcaster

Historically, the host nations do well in Euro 2000.

English football player & analyst

Hockey is figure skating in a war zone

Argentina invaded the Falklands because they had ESPN and the Argentines wanted to get the late scores.

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

I must admit when Reggie hit his third home run and I was sure nobody was looking, I applauded in my glove.

professional baseball player