A Quote by Gale Sayers

Halas didn't believe in starting rookies. — © Gale Sayers
Halas didn't believe in starting rookies.

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We have a lot of rookies in the lineup. More than anybody, I would say. Its going to be something new for them. They have to understand that it's totally different hockey in the playoffs. Starting with the fans, the intensity of the game, every mistake counts.
The NBA is a big family, and I think of all these rookies as my brothers. I still believe I am blue collar among the All-Stars.
I believe that starting any business should be as easy as a 10-year-old starting a lemonade stand.
I think I learned more than most rookies learned just because the stuff with injuries and everything like that. But I think I had great vets who taught me the system quick. Most stories I hear is, most rookies get left on their own because the vets have got their business to take care of, but with me, I felt like we were all connected.
I'm not starting my own religion, I'm not preaching, and I'm not starting a church of any kind, but I love being able to accumulate so many experiences over the years and use that as ammunition for what I truly believe in.
I had a helluva time getting away from Halas.
He was like a second father to me (of George Halas)
George Halas throws nickels around like man hole covers.
Certainly I cut up Halas every chance I get. He decided that I was through in 1959.
You have to learn to believe you deserve love. And I'm getting there. I'm starting to believe it.
Pay attention to your passions. They are the key to starting and finishing the book you are meant to write. I don't believe in talent. I believe in passion.
To be honest, I never compare myself with the rookies.
A lot of rookies hit the wall after 50 or 60 games.
But if it comes down to next year, I'll be picketing outside of Halas Hall for a new deal, a new contract, because I'm not going anyplace.
To my mind, a mix of veterans and rookies is number one on the list of 'things that make a good Avengers team.'
We usually have a rookie show when camp is almost over. It's a chance to get to know the rookies and to have fun and set the pace for the season.
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