Don Yaeger Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“Charles Wang, owner of the New York Islanders, serves as something of a cautionary tale in terms of how heavy owner involvement can sink a franchise.”

“In the 1970s, professional sports found a different breed of team owner in George Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees.”

“John Wooden made a name as a coach but also a life as a mentor.”

“Michael Jordan brings millions of dollars when he shows up in an arena. Since money is how we judge people, he's very valuable.”

“Powerful, quick and agile, Serena Williams thrives on winning.”

“Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, has long believed that he, his staff and players should be as devoted to family time as they are to playing time, as focused on giving to charities as they are to taking the ball away from opponents.”

“I listened to my kids talk about me as a parent, and I learned about things they wished I'd done and said. And I wished that I had done more of those things.”

“If the players understand and accept that their leader is steering their direction through thoughtful, careful measures, then they will pull together to give the best effort every time.”

“Marino was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005, and his name always comes up when the conversation centers on the greatest quarterbacks of all time. But his greatness comes with an asterisk: He never won the Big Game.”

“Those who have the ability as African men to bring a change in a community that so desperately needs it are concentrating only on their own careers, some charities, and how much money they can make.”