Talking to GOATs Quotes

“People will forget what you say, and people will forget what you do, but no one will ever forget the way you make them feel.”
― Jim Gray, Talking to GOATs

“asked him what exactly he meant by that. “When somebody says something about me on radio or TV, or when they write articles in the papers or tabloids, I don’t combat it, and I don’t try to correct it. I give no credence to any of it. I just let it become their reality. I know it’s not true, but that becomes the image that is created. It really doesn’t matter what a bunch of people I don’t know think of me. My family and my true friends know who I am.”
― Jim Gray, Talking to GOATs

“I never lose. I either win or learn,” he said. “A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.” Of all the people I’ve met, Mandela stands in a class all his own.”
― Jim Gray, Talking to GOATs

“We’re not trying to be perfect; we’re just trying to win the game.”
― Jim Gray, Talking to GOATs

“A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits.”
― Jim Gray, Talking to GOATs

“A wise man will change his mind. A fool never will.”
― Jim Gray, Talking to GOATs

“Don’t treat people the way you want to be treated. Treat them the way they want to be treated.”
― Jim Gray, Talking to GOATs

“I knew I was good when I could look at other people’s work and admire it.”
― Jim Gray, Talking to GOATs

“What Julius Erving said to me all those years ago still applied here. “Do you know anybody who is truly successful, at the top of their profession, who’s really, really great and doesn’t have a major flaw in their personality?” Touché. That remains an accurate statement.”
― Jim Gray, Talking to GOATs

“So I called him that evening, apologizing and explaining I didn’t believe it was actually him. Mr. Brando laughed, put me at ease, and said to me that he didn’t understand why this Rose interview hit such a nerve. This was pre-internet, so he read several newspapers a day. “May I offer you some advice?” he asked. Of course. “I have come to the point in my life where everything that they say about me is true. I hope you can get there.”
― Jim Gray, Talking to GOATs

“I want you to know a few things,” George said. “First of all, I didn’t think that interview was that bad. Second, what happened tonight at the stadium doesn’t represent the way the New York Yankees organization feels about you. It doesn’t represent my feelings. You are always welcome at Yankee Stadium. And don’t worry about that player and what he said tonight. He won’t be around here much longer.” He continued. “If we are fortunate enough to win this series—and I’m very cautious about counting on anything before it happens—there will not be a single Yankee who will act inappropriately during the trophy presentation. Every New York Yankee from Joe Torre on down will treat you with respect and courtesy. You have my word. You’ve done a great job for a long time. I will stand beside you for the entire ceremony.”
― Jim Gray, Talking to GOATs

“My back is broken,” he said, again with a straight face. “A vertebrae? Or what portion?” I asked. “Spinal.” That’s hysterical. Did I also tell you that Tyson threatened to kill me once? Also happened. I had asked him some random question after one of his fights and his response was, “I will kill you, and I will kill Don King, and I will do it right now.” It just came out of nowhere. I said, “Why?” Or, “Over what?” He said that King had stolen money from him, taken advantage of him, and so I just let him answer. And after that, when I asked him something else, he answered, then said, “Mr. Gray, I love you,” and he kissed me on the cheek. I’ve always contended that in those absurd forty-five seconds, it was far more disturbing when he kissed me than when he threatened to kill me.”
― Jim Gray, Talking to GOATs

“He continued, voice rising, giving one the best—and most disturbing—quotes in sports history. “Lennox is the conqueror? No. I’m Alexander. He’s no Alexander. I’m the best ever! There’s never been anybody as ruthless. I’m Sonny Liston! I’m Jack Dempsey! There’s no one like me! I’m from their cloth. There’s no one that can match me! My style is impetuous! My defense is impregnable! And I’m just ferocious! I want your heart! I want to eat his children! Praise be to Allah!”
― Jim Gray, Talking to GOATs