19+ Art Donovan Quotes On Carson, Johnny Carson And Letterman

Art Donovan was an American football defensive tackle who played for the Baltimore Colts from 1953 to 1961. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968 and was named to the NFL 1950s All-Decade Team. He was known for his colorful personality and his humorous stories about his playing days. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Art Donovan on life, love, carson.

I don't eat vegetables. I only eat food like cheeseburgers, Spam, hot dogs and pizza. — Art Donovan

I have no ax to grind. I was lucky. I played. How many guys play high school, college football never play pro football? — Art Donovan

I came to my first Colts training camp in July of 1950, and it was murder, absolute murder. We had a coach named Clem Crow who must have been nuts. You got to remember that I'd been a Marine, had gone through basic training and spent 26 months in the Pacific during WWII, but the Marine drill instructors had nothing on Clem. — Art Donovan

We didn't have steroids. If I wanted to get pumped up, I drank a case of beer. — Art Donovan

The two saddest moments of my life were when my mother died and when I was told I couldn't play football for the Colts anymore. — Art Donovan

Well the frog men finally got Rosie. — Art Donovan

Broke my femur on a cruise with my wife in Italy. I'd walked back to my cabin after dinner with half a plate of spaghetti when I leaned in to open the door. Turns out it was already open, so I fell flat on my face like something from the Keystone Kops. — Art Donovan

I'm a light eater. As soon as it's light, I start to eat. — Art Donovan

Both sides of my family had come from Ireland in the 19th century for the same reason: There was nothing to eat over there. Since then, I've tried to make up for the potato famine by making the potato the only vegetable that passes these lips. — Art Donovan

The only weight I ever lifted weighed 24 ounces. It was a Schlitz. I always replaced my fluids. — Art Donovan

The best way to die is sit under a tree, eat lots of bologna and salami, drink a case of beer, then blow up. — Art Donovan

I guess telling stories is an art. I never looked at it that way. I just started talking, and everyone started laughing. So I kept talking, and they kept laughing. — Art Donovan

I was 17 pounds when I was born. My mother couldn't walk for three weeks. — Art Donovan

He runs like a camel. A really pissed off camel. — Art Donovan

I never met a cold cut I didn't like. — Art Donovan

You know you're big when you sit in the bathtub and the water in the toilet rises. — Art Donovan

People tell me if I don't eat vegetables, I'm going to get scurvy. Well, what the hell. But I was never overweight as a player. There was a clause in my contract that said I had to weigh in at 270 every Friday morning. I always made it. I'd have dinner on Monday, and then I wouldn't eat until Friday. — Art Donovan

I went to college to play football, not to study it. — Art Donovan

There's a lady up in heaven who must be very proud of the way the people in Baltimore have treated her boy from the Bronx. — Art Donovan

Life Lessons by Art Donovan

1. Art Donovan's career in American football demonstrates the importance of hard work and dedication in order to achieve success.
2. His resilience in the face of adversity and his ability to stay focused on his goals are admirable qualities that can be applied to any situation.
3. His commitment to his team and his willingness to put others before himself are also valuable lessons that can be taken away from his work.