Subject: Sports (Page 8)

The way he’s swinging the bat, he won’t get a hit until the 20th century.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

I am the most loyal player money can buy.

professional baseball player

These two teams are mirror images of themselves.

Jack Dempsey hit me hardest, 'cos Dempsey hit me 211,000 dollars' worth, while Joe Louis only hit me 36,000 dollars' worth.

American boxing champion

… standing there making a sitting target of himself.

English boxing manager & trainer

Detroit’s so bad this year they might lose their bye week.

(1953 – ) comedian, political commentator and television & radio personality

Magic Johnson is the best player who plays on the ground, and Michael Jordan is the best player who plays in the air.

American basketball player

The final score after eight innings is Giants 3, Padres 2.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

The devoted golfer is an anguished soul who has learned a lot about putting, just as an avalanche victim has learned a lot about snow.

(1929 – ) American author & sportswriter

Gold Medal Specialists. Sprints! Relays! Marathons! Hot and Raring to Go.

We don’t need refs, but I guess white guys need something to do.

(1963 – ) American professional basketball player & sports personality

Yes, golf can be taught – it’s just that it can’t be learned.

(1926 – 2010) Canadian actor

I owe a lot to my parents, especially my mother and father.

professional golfer

I'd have been more active in there, if only I'd been a little more sober.

(1950 – ) American boxer & actor

Ronald Reagan has held the two most demeaning jobs in the country; President of the United States and radio broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs.

(1941 – ) columnist, commentator & editor

Golf is my real profession – show business pays my greens fees.

(1903 – 2003) English-born American comedian & actor

I don’t think there is anybody bigger or smaller than Maradona.

English football player & manager

Yesterday Michael Phelps set an all-time Olympic record for most medals. Phelps has so much gold on his chest he's been asked to join the cast of 'Jersey Shore.'

(1963 – ) television host & comedian

People think we make $3 million and $4 million a year; they don’t realize that most of us only make $500,000.00.

professional baseball player

This year we plan to run and shoot. Next season we hope to run and score.

American basketball coach

Alain Prost is in a commanding second position.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator