Quote by Howard Cosell

The importance that our society attaches to sport is incredible. After all, is football a game or a religion? The people of this country have allowed sports to get completely out of hand.

The importance that our society attaches to sport is incredi

Summary

This quote highlights the immense significance that society places on sports. It questions whether sports, particularly football, have transcended being a mere game to becoming a religious-like institution. The statement criticizes how the people in our society have allowed sports to gain excessive power and influence, suggesting that the obsession and focus on sports have gone too far.

By Howard Cosell

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