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“Bruce Benedict is so slow he'd finish third in a race with a pregnant woman.”

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Tommy Lasorda was a legendary baseball player and manager, born on September 22, 1927. He played his entire career in the Major League Baseball (MLB) as a pitcher, and later became the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lasorda's leadership and passion for the game made him a beloved figure in baseball history. more

“I'm getting tired of saying hello to Stan Smith and not getting any reply. I'm cocky and confident and maybe I'm too bullheaded sometimes, but I think I have some fan and player support. I know what the others say, but I'm not that obnoxious. I am not a punk. I'm 5' 10", 155 pounds. I've got broad shoulders and I can pack a punch. Most of these guys are windbags anyway. If they ever try anything with me, I'll be to the net fast.”

Ifs Thinking Knows Trying I Can Sometimes Guy Support Player Fans Tired Shoulders Tennis Pounds Broads Punk Packs Hello Cocky Obnoxious Getting Tired Saying Hello

Author:Jimmy Connors

“Women's tennis is two sets of rubbish that lasts only half an hour.”

Two Lasts Hours Half Tennis Rubbish

Author:Pat Cash

“There is a terrific apprehension among some people that blacks will take over the sport... It will create problems because their behavior, speech and dress is just a completely different culture.”

People Different Problem Culture Sports Speech Behavior Dresses Tennis Terrific Apprehension Different Cultures

Author:Arthur Ashe

“Manners are manners. Jimmy Connors and Ilie Nastase have no respect. I don't want my kid seeing Nastase play. The demeanor you show on the court is important to tennis.... Maybe we (yesterday's stars) were too stereotyped. But we were told to behave or they'd take our racket away.”

Want Important Play Shows Kids Stars Seeing Court Yesterday Manners Behave Tennis Jimmy No Respect Racket Demeanor

Author:Rod Laver

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