Subject: Sports (Page 89)

It’s sort of like a beauty contest; it’s very easy to pick the top one, two, or three girls, but then the rest of them look the same.

professional football scout
Football Sports

An atheist is a man who watches a Notre Dame – Southern Methodist University game and doesn’t care who wins.

(1890 – 1969) 34th U.S. president, U.S. Army General
Football Sports

In pro boxing, let's face it, the name of the game is how much you make – not how many honors won. Billy Walker was the most successful flop in history.

English boxing journalist & commentator
Boxing Sports

When those stalls open, the horses are literally going to explode.

British horse racing commentator
Misspokements Sports

When I was recruited at Auburn, they took me to a strip joint; when I saw those titties on Buffy, I knew that Auburn met my academic requirements.

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

I used to go to the driving range to practice driving without slicing; now I go to the driving range to practice slicing without swearing.

(1941 – ) poet, author, editor & anthologist
Communication Golf Speech Sports

He hits from both sides of the plate; he’s amphibious.

(1925 – 2015) baseball player, coach & manager
Baseball Yogi-isms

Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July.

(1930 – 2013) American baseball manager
Baseball Sports

The advantage of the rain is, that if you have a quick bike, there’s no advantage.

British motorcycle road racer
Misspokements Sports

My punches are just as hard in Chicago as in New York.

American professional boxer
Boxing Sports

That slow motion doesn't show how fast the ball was traveling.

Australian cricketer & commentator
Misspokements Sports

Young Tight Ends Excite Coaches

Football Headlines Sports

The best way to die is to sit under a tree, eats lots of bologna and salami, drink a case of beer and blow up.

(1925 – ) American professional football player
Death Football Sports

It's so bad I could putt off a tabletop and still leave the ball halfway down the leg.

professional golfer
Golf Sports

We've got to learn to stay out of triple plays.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager
Baseball Sports

This is not even close to what I envisioned a no-hitter would be.

American baseball pitcher
Baseball Sports

It is the best sport in the world; it's got everything – speed and tough, ugly men.

Irish rugby player
Sports

Jake LaMotta and I fought six times. We almost got married.

(1921 – 1989) American boxing champion
Boxing Sports

One reason I never called balks is that I never understood the rule.

(1937 – 1995) American Major League Baseball umpire
Baseball Sports

I don’t fear death, but I sure don’t like those three-footers for par.

(1935 – ) Puerto Rican professional golfer
Characteristics Fear Golf Sports

I’m really happy for Coach Cooper and the guys who’ve been around here for six or seven years, especially our seniors.

college football player
Football Misspokements Sports