Subject: Sports (Page 42)

Sandy’s fastball was so fast, some batters would start to swing as he was on his way to the mound.

(1919 – 1998) American sportswriter

I didn’t drop my gloves. They were yanked off me.

professional hockey player

It tastes like any other sport drink.

Japanese marathoner

Put an ordinary driver in an Indy-type race car and he'd probably crash before he got out of the pit area.

American auto racer

I accept the fact that I'm going to miss it sometimes. I just hope I miss it where I can find it.

American professional golfer

After I took the Olympic job, my wife said to me, ‘You love hockey more than you love me.’ I told her, ‘Yes, dear, but I love you more than hunting and fishing.’

American hockey player & coach

Remember the rules to dodgeball? … If you're fat or have glasses, don’t show up because you’ll die.

(1970 – ) American actor, producer & stand up comedian

There seems only one way to beat George Foreman: shell him for three days and then send the infantry in.

(1934 – ) Scottish sports writer

Running a ball club is like raising kids who fall out of trees.

American baseball manager

Every season has its peaks and valleys. What you have to try to do is eliminate the Grand Canyon.

baseball player

He has the touch of a gay hairdresser.

(1958 – ) Irish professional golfer & commentator

All of his saves have come during relief appearances.

(1922 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

The first thing I would do when I saw Bobby [Orr] coming down at me was to say a little prayer if I had time.  I’m sure I wasn’t the only goalie who did that.

Canadian professional hockey player

The more money the free agent signs for, the less effective he is the following season.

First I pray to God that nobody hits a ball to me; then I pray that nobody hits the ball to Steve Sax.

baseball player

Hockey is a mans game children can play, the other sports are children’s games that men play.

I’ve never been swimming, and that’s because it’s never been more than half an hour since I last ate.

(1967 – ) American comedian, actor, radio personality & author

He'll have a lot of fun. George will keep him in stitches.

boxing physician

It's almost like we have ESPN.

American basketball player

She literally wiped the court with her opponent.

I don’t know what he has… a pulled groin… a hip flexor… I dont know… a pulled something;  I never pulled anything… you can’t pull fat.

American football coach