Peter Ueberroth Quotes & Sayings

Baseball is a public trust. Players turn over, owners turn over and certain commissioners turn over. But baseball goes on. — Peter Ueberroth

Authority is 20% given and 80% taken ... so take it! — Peter Ueberroth

A cloud hangs over baseball. It's a cloud called drugs and it's permeated our game. — Peter Ueberroth

It's not, 'We have a city to bid, now let's go check in with the federal government'. — Peter Ueberroth

Michelle Kwan means more to the United States Olympic Committee than maybe any athlete that's every performed. She's a leader, she's been gracious, she's somebody to cherish forever. She's a real loss to the United States Olympic Committee, to the United States of America and, I think, to the world. — Peter Ueberroth

Here lies Mickey Mantle. Banned from baseball. — Peter Ueberroth

The international game has changed for bidding cities. — Peter Ueberroth

The state is out of control, the state is on a spending binge, the state has to stop putting itself in a hole that's getting deeper and deeper and deeper. — Peter Ueberroth

The integrity of the game is everything. — Peter Ueberroth

Bob Mathias was one of those rare individuals with the ability to inspire a nation through his determination and perseverance. He was a champion in every aspect of life, and he embraced the values that make our country and the worldwide Olympic movement special — Peter Ueberroth

This is America's Team and we are confident this outstanding group of athletes will make our country proud. — Peter Ueberroth

Other sports play once a week but this sport is with us every day. — Peter Ueberroth