Stupid Sports
Stupid Sports by Leland Gregory, published by Andrews McMeel Publishing on June 18, 2013, is an illustrated anthology that compiles a variety of humorous sports-related anecdotes and quotes. This edition spans 272 pages and presents a collection of over 200 instances of absurdity in the world of sports, showcasing the lighter side of human folly through a series of entertaining goofs and gaffes.
Readers will find a diverse range of kooky moments, including bizarre sports laws, athlete misadventures, and humorous interactions with the law. The book highlights the absurdities of sports culture, featuring memorable quotes and stories that illustrate the often ridiculous nature of athletic endeavors. With its focus on humor and sports, Stupid Sports offers a lighthearted look at the quirks and mishaps that define the sporting world.
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In his twentieth humor book with AMP, America’s best-selling chronicler of stupid antics returns with a new anthology of kooky sports-related goofs, gaffes, and guffaws.
From political pandering and clunky criminals to historical hiccups, the jokes, wacky anecdotes, and inane quotes in Leland Gregory’s Stupid-themed anthologies showcase the best of human nature at its worst. In Stupid Sports, Leland now presents more than 200 sports-related idiotic moments featuring stupid sports laws and regulations, quotes, and athlete interactions with the law, fellow teammates, celebrities, and more, such as:
“This could ruin my career.” —Darryl Strawberry to Tampa, Florida, police officers after being arrested for solicitation of prostitution and possession of cocaine on April 15, 1999.
Featherweight boxer Richard Procter jumped into the ring at the World Sporting Club in London on July 11, 2004, and tossed off his robe to thunderous applause—only to realize he had forgotten his shorts.
Fred Lorz finished first in the marathon in the Summer Olympics of 1904. Just before he was handed the gold medal, it was discovered that a car drove him 11 miles of the race.
“Winfield goes back to the wall. He hits his head on the wall and it rolls off! It’s rolling all the way back to second base! This is a terrible thing for the Padres!” —Jerry Coleman, Padres broadcast announcer
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