Subject: Sports (Page 108)

That boy couldn't hit the ground if he fell out of an airplane.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

The fans like to see Balde wear his "shirt on his sleeve."

Scottish football player

I play sports…no I don’t… what the f**k?

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

Fernando Valenzuela is the pitcher whose name sounds like a mailing address in the Lower Andes.

American sportswriter

It actually giggles at you as it goes by.

baseball player

Joe Bugner fought Bruno like the objective of boxing was to get hit on the jaw.

boxing film collector

I play my regulars; the only way a guy gets off the floor is if he dies.

(1922 – 2002) American college basketball coach

Cricket: A game which the English, not being a spiritual people, have invented in order to give themselves some conception of eternity.

If I had my way, any man guilty of golf would be ineligible for any office of trust in the United States.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

There are two reasons for making a hole in one; the first is that it is immensely labor-saving.

I heard Tonya Harding is calling herself the Charles Barkley of figure skating; I was going to sue her for defamation of character, but then I realized I have no character.

(1963 – ) American professional basketball player & sports personality

David Boon is now completely clean-shaven, except for his moustache.

Australian cricketer

Keep close count of your nickels and dimes, stay away from whiskey, and never concede a putt.

(1912 – 2002) professional golfer

They wanted to buy out my contract, but I couldn’t make change for a $20, so they had to let me stay

(1922 – 2002) American college basketball coach

It was an ideal day for football – too cold for the spectators and too cold for the players.

(1905–1982) American sportswriter

Golf is a good walk spoiled.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

Three years ago, I couldn't spell author. Now I am one.

Canadian hockey player, coach & commentator

There have been more cheap shots in this game than a Mexican cantina during happy hour.

Canadian hockey announcer

It is the best sport in the world; it's got everything – speed and tough, ugly men.

Irish rugby player

Jack Del Rio and myself are very similar except he's really good looking and was a great player. Other than that we're very similar.

American football coach

You've got to swing that bat; only the mailman walks.

American baseball player