“It was tough getting fired by the NBA. I really didn't know where I was going, until [ESPN] called me. I said, "Hey, 'ESPN?' Never heard of it. It sounds like a disease." Now I have that same disease as a sports fanatic. All this sports madness we didn't have years ago, now I'm very blessed and fortunate to be part of it.” KnowsYearsSaidSportsSoundHeardDiseaseToughYears AgoMadnessBlessedHeyFortunateNbaFanaticsSports FanEspnGetting Fired Author:Dick Vitale
“The glory of sport is witnessing a well-coached team perform as a single unit, striving for a common goal and ultimately bringing distinction to the jersey the players represent.” WellsSportsGoalCommonPlayerTeamBasketballGloryStriveAthleteDistinctionMotivational SportsUnitsJerseyCommon Goal Author:Dick Vitale
“Gowdy had a love affair with the microphone and the fans had a love affair with him. American sports fans truly lost an icon, a legend who never felt he was bigger than anyone else. He had that humility that made him special, and he made everyone feel like they were so important.” FeelsMadeImportantLostFeltSportsFansSpecialHumilityBiggerAffairLegendsIconsLove AffairMicrophonesSports Fan Author:Dick Vitale
