Subject: Sports (Page 37)

Over the course of a season, a miscue will cost you more than a good play.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer
Baseball Misspokements Sports

You guys pair up in groups of three, then line up in a circle.

football coach
Misspokements Sports

He’s on 90… 10 away from that mythical figure.

British sports commentator
Malaprops Sports

There's enough Ferraris here to eat a plate of spaghetti.

Scottish auto racer
Auto racing Sports

The only qualifications for a lineman are to be big and dumb; to be a back, you only have to be dumb.

(1888 – 1931) American football player & coach
Football Intelligence Sports Stupidity

One percent of ballplayers are leaders of men. The other ninety-nine percent are followers of women.

baseball manager
Baseball Sports

Golf can best be defined as an endless series of tragedies obscured by an occasional miracle.

Golf Sports

A tough day at the office is even tougher when your office contains spectator seating.

Basketball Sports

Never was a man more aptly named.

Football Sports

I don’t think I can be expected to take seriously any game which takes less than three days to reach its conclusion.

(1937 – ) British playwright & screenwriter
Sports

Ball handling and dribbling are my strongest weaknesses.

professional basketball player
Basketball Misspokements Sports

Since my kids were born, I put on a shield. I wanted to keep on seeing them.

Russian hockey player
Hockey Sports

I don't think his hands could take the abuse.

(1950 – ) American boxer & actor
Boxing Sports

We used to pray the White Sox and the Cubs would merge so Chicago would have only one bad team.

American comedian
Baseball Sports

Interviewer: Did you graduate from Auburn?
Charles: No, but I have a couple people working for me who did.

(1963 – ) American professional basketball player & sports personality
Basketball Education School Sports

I'd rather fight than score.

Canadian hockey player
Conflict Fights Hockey Sports

Eric Show will be oh-for-ten if that pop fly comes down.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer
Baseball Misspokements Sports

He has everything a boxer needs except speed, stamina, a punch, and ability to take punishment. In other words, he owns a pair of shorts.

(1919 – ) American sportswriter
Boxing Sports

If there is any larceny in a man, golf will bring it out.

(1897 – 1976) American novelist, short story & sports writer
Characteristics Golf Sports

The only thing you should force in a golf swing is the club back in the bag.

American professional golfer
Golf Sports

Trade him for a six pack — it doesn't even have to be cold.

Philadelphia Eagles coach
Football Sports