Quote by Fran Tarkenton
The pro athlete is a sad tale. He signs a big contract and thinks he's set for life. I didn't think I was set for life, and I don't now. As athletes, we are important, celebrities, in demand and rich. Then we are out of the game and we are not important, not celebrities, not in demand and not rich.
Summary
This quote highlights the ironic and often tragic nature of the professional athlete's career trajectory. Initially, signing a lucrative contract may give the impression of long-term security. However, the speaker acknowledges their own skepticism towards such a notion. The quote serves as a reminder that as athletes, they experience a fleeting period where their importance, fame, and wealth are at their peak. However, once they retire or are no longer in the limelight, they often find themselves stripped of these privileges, leading to a feeling of insignificance, loss of celebrity status, dwindling demand, and diminished wealth.
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