Subject: Misspokements (Page 51)

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

Texas politician

One of the great unknown champions because very little is known about him.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Armstrong is about to join a list which includes only himself.

sports commentator

Alesi is in second place, and Hill is in second place.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

Those who can, do; those who can't, do not.

(1971 – ) American actress

Turner pulls into second with a sun-blown double.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

If you can’t make the putts and can’t get the man in from second on the bottom of the ninth, you’re not going to win enough football games in this league, and that’s the problem we had today.

football coach

Her time is about 4.33, which she’s capable of.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

The ex-left-hander Dave Roberts will be going for Houston.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

The Middle East is obviously an issue that has plagued the region for centuries.

(1961 – ) 44th U.S. president

Magri has to do well against the unknown Mexican who comes from a famous family of five boxing brothers.

British sports commentator

A husband’s conjungal and a wife’s convivial obligation.

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

And there goes Juantorina down the back straight, opening his legs and showing his class.

BBC commentator

It will have a special time on our plate.

The Lord descend down a thundervolt.

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

It’s more than magnificent, it’s mediocre.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

Ever hear of the old saying, “grass don’t grow on a busy street?”

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

Hey, the offensive linemen are the biggest guys on the field, they're bigger than everybody else, and that's what makes them the biggest guys on the field.

(1936 – ) American football coach & television announcer

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

British commentator

I’m not allowed to comment on lousy officiating.

professional football general manager

I couldn't done it without my players.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager