Appreciative Quote by Lenny Moore
“That was very appreciative because all the players vote for that. That's the highest award anyone can get in the NFL. Every team in the NFL votes for the most valuable player. I was injured. I had appendicitis the first part of the season, but I came back after ten days. Nobody came back that early. No player wants to sit on the bench. No player wants to be inactive. Everybody wants to play.I came back in ten days. I had the uniform on and played. I played those next games until I got kicked in the head.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: NFL MVP Award Acceptance Speech, 1960s
He emphasizes the honor of being voted MVP by peers, highlighting resilience after injury and the drive to play despite setbacks.
In simple terms: Being voted MVP shows respect; returning quickly from injury shows toughness.
Key Takeaway
Play through adversity, earn respect.
Themes
determination
recognition
teamwork
Mood
proud
determined
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- recovering from injury
- team leadership
- player motivation
Key Concepts
sportsmanship
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does peer recognition affect personal drive?
- What are the risks of returning too soon?
A Different Perspective
Injury risk can limit performance; quick return may cause further harm.
