Creative Quotations from John Heisman (1869-1936)

Creative Quotations from . . .

John Heisman
(1869-1936) born on Oct 23

US football coach. He was one of the greatest innovators of football; legalized the forward pass; originated the center snap and count signals of the quarterback.

To break training without permission is an act of treason.

"When in doubt, punt!"

"When you find your opponent's weak spot, hammer it."

"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football."

Don't cuss. Don't argue with the officials. And don't lose the game.

Published Sources for the above Quotations:
F:	"<a href="http://www.quotedoctor.com/">In "The Book of Football Wisdom," ed. by Criswell Freeman, 1996</a>."
R:	"<a href="http://www.quotedoctor.com/">In "The Book of Football Wisdom," ed. by Criswell Freeman, 1996</a>."
A:	"<a href="http://www.quotedoctor.com/">In "The Book of Football Wisdom," ed. by Criswell Freeman, 1996</a>."
N:	"<a href="http://www.quotedoctor.com/">In "The Book of Football Wisdom," ed. by Criswell Freeman, 1996</a>."
K:	"<a href="http://www.quotedoctor.com/">In "The Book of Football Wisdom," ed. by Criswell Freeman, 1996</a>."