For about 15 minutes, Doug Flutie was the toast of New York-not just the toast but the challah and the pita and the croissants, too. — George Vecsey Copy Share Image
“Football is a simple game; twenty-two men chase a ball for ninety minutes and at the end, the Germans always win.” — George Vecsey Copy Share Image
Here's one thing I never say anymore: These people can't be that stupid, can they? — George Vecsey Copy Share Image
There is no sports event like Opening Day of baseball, the sense of beating back the forces of darkness and the National Football League. — George Vecsey Copy Share Image
Those of us who have tested gravity under a hoop know its mystical properties. Robin Layton, as I would have expected, has turned this… — George Vecsey Copy Share Image
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… — George Vecsey Copy Share Image
One of the great rules of hockey is: On the Stanley Cup, all germs are healthy. — George Vecsey Copy Share Image
“Asked to discuss the new spheroid endorsed by FIFA, Arena refused to take the issue seriously. “It’s a BAWL,” he enunciated.” — George Vecsey Copy Share Image
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… — George Vecsey Copy Share Image
