Subject: Sports (Page 33)

A manager's job is simple. For one hundred sixty-two games you try not to screw up all that smart stuff your organization did last December.

(1930 – 2013) American baseball manager

I watched the Indy 500, and I was thinking that if they left earlier they wouldn’t have to go so fast.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

I'd have been more active in there, if only I'd been a little more sober.

(1950 – ) American boxer & actor

The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals and three-run homers.

(1930 – 2013) American baseball manager

Third base is certainly a reactionary position.

(1922 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

If I needed advice from my caddie, he'd be hitting the shots and I'd be carrying the bag.

American professional golfer

When I raced a car last it was at a time when sex was safe and racing was dangerous. Now, it’s the other way round.

German auto racer

This is good because up until now, the only channel to find 24-hour coverage of the NFL players was Court TV.

(1963 – ) television host & comedian

He could hit .300 with a fountain pen.

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

Oi, leave our flies alone, Jardine. They’re the only friends you’ve got here.

Stephen Gascoigne (1878 – 1942) Australian sports fan & heckler

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

Chip Shot: A short, low approach shot that gets a player into position for one or more missed puts.

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

(1922 – 2002) American college basketball coach

The stopwatch has stopped. It's up to God and the referee now. The referee is Pat Horan. God is God.

Irish Gaelic games commentator

It was the toughest seven-man zone we faced all year.

(1922 – 2002) American college basketball coach

The symbol of peace… the pigeon!

Irish sports broadcaster

Stroke-Of-Luck: Hole-in-One.

He’s listed as day to day, but, then again, aren’t we all?

(1956 – ) born Daniel Patrick Pugh, American sportscaster & radio personality

If my quarterback runs, I'll shoot him.

American football coach

If you have everyone back from a team that lost 10 games, experience isn't too important.

(1923 – 2001) American football coach

I have discovered in 20 years of moving around the ball park that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats.

(1914 – 1986) American baseball team owner & promoter