Subject: Misspokements (Page 53)

Television has raised writing to a new low.

(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.

No fighter comes into the ring hoping to win – he goes in hoping to win.

English boxing champion

I made a wrong mistake.

(1925 – 2015) baseball player, coach & manager

This is their first single, and their most successful so far.

(1961 – ) American actor & comedian

I don’t think this is an example of life and limb being at risk; I like the fact that our fans care.

football team president

Throwing bricks and bottles, it’s like a regular inserruption.

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

The Phillies beat the Cubs today in a doubleheader and that puts another keg in the Cubs’ coffin.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

In the words of the old song, it’s a long time from May to December but, you know, it’s an equally long time from December to May.

professional football player, coach & executive

Rich Folkers is throwing up in the bullpen.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer