Lacrosse Dreamer Mugs

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

Football Fans

'Desert island cartoons - and you?'

'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."

"I'm less a role model than a cautionary tale."

Enjoying a picnic at the rugby ground

Midnight Basketball

Baseball Dreams

'He followed me home, Mom. Can I sign him to a five-year, $80-million contract?..'

"I'm running away to join the W.N.B.A."

'This game is going to be a character-building experience.'

'He's got a good attitude, and he's tall. But he's got to get into the weight room.'

Not The Real Me

'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.'

"Behind the back, between the legs, around my disappointed parents, nothing but net."

'He's soccer mad! Ever since he did his first sums he's wanted to be a players' agent.'

'I told my teacher that I won't be returning to school. I'm trying out for a pro basketball team, and her services are no longer required.'

'I want to be a professional Polo player too when I grow up...Can I have your autograph please?'

Footballer Dreaming of the Football as Sack of Money

"You want England to win what!? Put me back in the lamp!"

Penalty

Yale shadow

Athletic Darwinism.

"Why, it's Daphne—home from Foxcroft."

'There was a time when I considered making myself available for the NBA draft. But one day I realized, hey - I'm a slug! I don't have an athletic bone in my body!'