Quote by Dick Schaap

I wanted to be a sportswriter because I loved sports and I could not hit the curve ball, the jump shot, or the opposing ball carrier.

I wanted to be a sportswriter because I loved sports and I c

Summary

This quote illustrates the speaker's passion for sports and their desire to be involved in them, despite lacking the physical ability to excel as an athlete. They express their love for sports through their aspiration to become a sportswriter, allowing them to stay connected to the games they admire, even if they can't actively participate in them.

By Dick Schaap

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