Subject: Sports (Page 18)

I never make predictions and I never will.

English football player

Nolan Ryan is pitching much better now that he has his curve ball straightened out.

(1926 – 2016) American baseball player, announcer & television host

As a person gets older he doesn't get faster. Our quarterback will run from fright or lack of protection.

(1923 – 2001) American football coach

When Charlie Finley had his heart operation it took eight hours…. seven just to find his heart.

professional baseball pitcher

When I told my wife UConn would win the Big East tournament, she wanted to know why a team from Alaska got into the Big East tournament.

American sportswriter

I don't fight for legacy. I don't fight for none of that, I fight for that check; I'm in the check cashing business.

American professional boxer

Since I didn't want to go round mugging old ladies or robbing banks, I took up boxing.

English boxer

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

I’m traveling to all 51 states to see who can stop #85.

professional football player (#85)

Reggie Jackson wouldn’t get into the batter’s box until he knew we were back from commercial; of course, [Bob] Uecker wanted to hit during the commercial.

sports announcer

Ernie Irvan could go bear hunting with a switch. He ain't never afraid.

American auto racer

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

American auto racer

George has three speeds… slow, stop, and wait a minute.

American boxing trainer

If anyone wants me tell them I'm being embalmed.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

Hold when you're at home and don't hold when you're on the road.

(1923 – 2001) American football coach

I'd trade Larry Murphy for a shaved monkey who could skate and a bucket of pucks.

I was thinking about making a comeback, until I pulled a muscle vacuuming.

(1947 – ) professional baseball player

I can close any cut in the world in 50 seconds, so long as it ain't a total beheading.

boxing cut-man

If Stan (Bowles) could pass a betting shop like he can pass a ball he’d have no trouble at all.

British football manager

Some coaches pray for wisdom; I pray for 260-pound tackles… they’ll give me plenty of wisdom.

(1932 – ) American football coach

Baseball happens to be a game of cumulative tension but football, basketball and hockey are played with hand grenades and machine guns. 

professional hockey player