“one of the greatest athletes of all time.”
Muhammad Ali
“Dancers are the athletes of God.”
Albert Einstein
“It is sad when any athlete makes the tragic decision to cheat because it robs other athletes of their deserved recognition and hurts our sport.”
Craig Masback
“This is something I have wanted to do for a long time, ... Athletes have a huge impact on so many people. Occasionally, some of them need reminding how important their example is. Frankly, we are all tired of the profanity-laced interviews and the overall perception by some that they are above the law. It is time to step up and take seriously the chance we have to make a difference for good in the lives of others.”
Dale Murphy
“I think that this time of the year, the athletes are fatigued. They have gone through a long, grueling season already, and I think the home-ice advantage is even more of an edge than it is during the regular season. Especially when you are considering a series and everything that's on the line, I think the home-ice advantage is so much more of a factor now than it is during the regular season.”
George Gwozdecky
“I think it really opened the door for black athletes at the time.”
Jonathan Williams
“I usually am the first one to lose it. As an athlete, if you could stop time for a moment it would be when you're getting a medal and when you hear your national anthem.”
Cheryl Pounder