Ball player Quote by Darren Flutie

My first two years in the CFL, all I thought of was getting back to the NFL - it was like 'I'll put my…

— Doug Flutie

I was just fortunate to move to the States and have an opportunity to play organized football.

— Jill Ellis

Once I started out on this journey of wanting to play in the National Football League, I've had a lot of opportunities. And with…

— Chris Hogan

The CFL made me a more versatile QB because of all the things you had to do once you got on the field. And…

— Warren Moon

I was fortunate to have talent, play on a good team and make the NHL.

— Martin Brodeur

I could've easily gone the other way, but luckily, I had football and the dream to play in the NFL so I could do…

— Frank Gore

I would never have dreamed to have had such a nice career as this. I like football, and this is like a nice football…

— Xabi Alonso

I grew up in a place where there weren't many opportunities if you didn't become a footballer.

— Carlos Tevez

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to graduate from one of the most respected academic institutions in the world while growing and maturing…

— Daniel Jones

I was very fortunate to be at the right place at the right time in my playing career.

— Rick Carlisle

You don't grow up saying you wanna play in the CFL.

— Julian Edelman

I think I'm lucky in life and not just in football. I was very fortunate to play for a great organization and a great…

— John Elway