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I run because it's my passion, and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I know read more
I run because it's my passion, and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I know why I'm going where I'm going and I'm already focused on that special place where I find my peace and solitude. Running, to me, is more than just a physical exercise... it's a consistent reward for victory!
I'm convinced that every boy, in his heart, would rather steal second base than an automobile.
I'm convinced that every boy, in his heart, would rather steal second base than an automobile.
I'm going to send the injured reserve players out for the toss next time.
(after the team's co-captain, offensive read more
I'm going to send the injured reserve players out for the toss next time.
(after the team's co-captain, offensive guard Robert Pratt, pulled a hamstring running onto the field for the coin toss against St. Louis)
Well, either side could win it, or it could be a draw.
Well, either side could win it, or it could be a draw.
Son, looks to me like you're spending too much time on one subject.
(recounting what he told a player read more
Son, looks to me like you're spending too much time on one subject.
(recounting what he told a player who received four F's and one D)
When I was 40, my doctor advised me that a man in his 40s shouldn't play tennis. I heeded his read more
When I was 40, my doctor advised me that a man in his 40s shouldn't play tennis. I heeded his advice carefully and could hardly wait until I reached 50 to start again.
You can make a lot of money in this game. Just ask my ex-wives. Both of them are so rich read more
You can make a lot of money in this game. Just ask my ex-wives. Both of them are so rich that neither of their husbands work.
What is both surprising and delightful is that spectators are allowed, and even expected, to join in the vocal part read more
What is both surprising and delightful is that spectators are allowed, and even expected, to join in the vocal part of the game... There is no reason why the field should not try to put the batsman off his stroke at the critical moment by neatly timed disparagements of his wife's fidelity and his mother's respectability.
Tom.
(New coach of the NBA's Houston Rockets, when asked how he pronounced his name, 1966)
Tom.
(New coach of the NBA's Houston Rockets, when asked how he pronounced his name, 1966)