Future Pro Athlete Mugs

'My long-range goal is to turn pro and lead the league in T.V. commercials!'

'...But my stupid parents said no!!'

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

Football Fans

'They were hoping to gradually introduce him to the pro game, but injuries left them no choice.'

"I wanted to be a baseball player 'til I found out they send you to the showers."

'Wow! That's some growth spurt!'

Exercising

'We're looking for athletic people.'

Currently Boston

'I think he's doing ok, the coach says he has the attention span of a goldfish.'

"Because when you're drafted by the pros, you'll have to be able to sign your contract. That's why you have to attend first grade."

Children playing football.

"Why so aloof in here? When you're on base, you yak your ass off with every Yankee in sight."

'You'll never be the next Micheal Phelps if you don't start working on your breaststroke.'

Future Wrestler

'The owner plays in the NBA.'

'He'll be a great basketball player someday -- he already dribbles all over the place.

"‘How I Spent My Summer Vacation in a Freaking Gymnastics Camp and Nearly Broke My Neck,’ by Delia McConnell."

Boy asking for bathing machine to be taken out deep so he can dive in.

'I won't bother to bath Mum, we're playing again tomorrow!'

Kids playing ice hockey for a medal.

'Dad, are you sure this is building the right muscles for football?'

A boy with a football

'It's great that you want a career in football, Timothy, but don't you think being a striker would be more fun than being a goalpost.'

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

Professional football.

Big Football

"And for a left-handed designated hitter and a player to be named later, Mr. Steinbrenner would gladly fly Elián home."

"Did Yogi Berra ever say anything besides 'It ain't over till it's over'?"

'He'll be a great basketball player someday -- he already dribbles all over the place.