I seldom was ever off my seat on the bench during the game.

Earlier in life, I put family in front of faith. I've fixed that. But I always tried to keep work fourth on the list. I was proud when [my wife] Nellie told an interviewer, 'I never could tell whether John had a good practice or a bad practice, because he never brought it home'

Place the team above yourself always.

Team spirit means you are willing to sacrifice personal considerations for the welfare of all. That defines a team player.

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

Ten strong horses could not pull an empty baby carriage if they worked independently of each other.

Be quick without hurrying.