All-Around Athlete Quotes

I would like to have a decathlon where all of my throws are really consistent and set the tone. That I'm good all-around, not just a speed and jump guy.

I name (Honus) Wagner first on my list, not only because he was a great batting champion and base-runner, and also baseball's foremost shortstop, but because Honus (Wagner) could have been first at any other position, with the possible exception of pitcher. In all my career, I never saw such a versatile player.

My favorite was always whichever sport was in season. I think these days it's almost saddening to see kids who are 10 or 11 and are forced to choose one sport and specialize in that sport and play that sport year-round. By playing different sports... you become a better all-around athlete.

He (Honus Wagner) was the nearest thing to a perfect player no matter where his manager chose to play him.

He hits from both sides of the plate. He's amphibious.

I think Percy Harvin is as good an athlete that's played football. Ever.

An all-rounder is someone who can make it to the team purely on the basis of his batting or bowling. Not both.

My favorite athlete of all time would have to be Jim Thorpe.

I think a lot of Jim Thorpe, the Olympian, and his accomplishments.