George Vecsey Quotes

There is no sports event like Opening Day of baseball, the sense of beating back the forces of darkness and the National Football League.

One of the great rules of hockey is: On the Stanley Cup, all germs are healthy.

Here's one thing I never say anymore: These people can't be that stupid, can they?

In August of 1921, one of the great American combinations was unveiled—even better than the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. This fortuitous new blend was radio and baseball.

Those of us who have tested gravity under a hoop know its mystical properties. Robin Layton, as I would have expected, has turned this staple of Americana into a gorgeous art form.

Baseball is all about stories, many of which are even true.

Every championship, by definition, is historic.

Baseball outfits went through their gaudy period during the disco '70's, when the White Sox looked like softball players and the Athletics looked like 'Saturday Night Fever' personified.

I love hockey because of the respect for history and for the game itself.

I would never tell anybody to give up hockey - the great sports we have here - basketball, lacrosse - rugby coming into its own - we've got so many great team sports, and I say hold on to them.

There may not be much future for the kind of sports column I did.

I will always treasure the privilege of writing the 'Sports of The Times' column.

Some religious guys in sports give the impression, 'I've got something you don't have.'

Youth sports could not exist without millions of volunteers and modestly paid coaches who teach our children how to skate and catch and dribble and also how to get along with others.

Ball caps travel far and wide. They do far more than keep the sun out of your eyes or the cold off your head. Ball caps are a statement.