Subject: Sports (Page 124)

A Mexican won the Boston Marathon two years ago; he wasn’t even in the race; he was just running down the street.

(1953 – ) American comedian & actor
Sports

It was strange. The only English words I saw were Sony and Mitsubishi.

American baseball player
Baseball Communication Language Misspokements Sports

Frank Bruno has a chin of such pure Waterford crystal; it gives rise to the old adage that people who live in glass jaws shouldn't throw punches. The biggest danger in fighting Bruno is that you might get hit by flying glass.

(1919 – 1998) American sportswriter
Boxing Sports

You have to treat death like any other part of life.

American auto racer
Auto racing Death Sports

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
Baseball President

Although he is a very poor fielder, he is a very poor hitter.

(1885 – 1933) columnist & writer
Baseball Sports

He’s the man of the hour at this particular moment.

(1931 – ) American boxing promoter
Boxing Misspokements Sports

One player was lost because he broke his nose; how do you go about getting a nose in condition for football?

(1924 – 2012) American football player & coach
Football Misspokements Sports

The only good thing about playing for Cleveland is you don't have to make road trips there.

American baseball player
Baseball Places Sports

I had an advantage – I slept with his mother.

(1923 – 2001) American football coach
Children Family Football Mothers Sports

I believe in rules… sure I do; if there weren’t any rules, how could you break them?

(1906 – 1991) American baseball player, coach & manager
Baseball Characteristics Sports

His feet were a long way away from his body!

Indian cricketer
Misspokements Sports

For his salad, you just pour vinegar and oil on your lawn and let him graze.

American football player
Football Sports

Say you were standing with one foot in the oven and the other foot in a bucket of ice; according to the percentage people, you should be about perfectly comfortable.

baseball manager
Baseball Sports

Because there are no fours.

professional basketball player
Basketball Misspokements Sports

If you think squash is a competitive activity, try flower arrangement.

English author, actor, humorist & playwright
Sports

If he wanted me to run 26 miles through the hills, I would. If he wanted me to carry water bottles, I would. If he wanted me to get my hair cut like his… well, you have to draw the line somewhere.

American football player
Football Sports

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

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

Golf is golf. You hit the ball, you go find it; then you hit it again.

American professional golfer
Golf Sports

Gehringer goes two for five on Opening Day and stays that way all season.

American baseball pitcher
Baseball Sports

He’s easy to do. Sit on the bench. Play about 10 minutes a game.

Czech hockey player
Hockey Sports