2013 saw incredible plays on the field and some amazing quotes off it. There were incendiary comments, like Washington owner Dan Snyder on the Redskins’ nickname. There was controversy, like Sergio Garcia questioning Tiger Woods’ honesty. And there was inspiration, like Robbie Rogers talking candidly about his decision to come back to Major League Soccer after announcing he was gay.
As 2013 comes to a close, we look back on 15 of the most poignant quotes given to Daily Fun Sports this year.
1.Torii Hunter, on his famous dive over the wall in the ALCS
October 2013
2. Sergio Garcia on Tiger Woods
May 2013
3. Cindy Lollar-Owens on Ray Lewis and the 2000 Atlanta killings
January 2013
4. Colts owner Jim Irsay on moving on from Peyton
October 2013
5. NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski on rookie Danica Patrick
February 2013
6. Chris ‘Birdman’ Andersen, on what he was doing before the Heat signed him
May 2013
7. Redskins owner Dan Snyder on the team name controversy
May 2013
8. Betsy Andreu on Lance Armstrong’s apology
May 2013
9. Freshman Andrew Harrison, on how he’d do in a game against MJ in his prim
April 2013
10. NFL referee Jim Daopoulos on officiating gaffes
November 2013
11. Robbie Rogers on returning to soccer.
May 2013
12. Dwight Howard, on why he left Orlando
March 2013
13. Serena Williams, after her U.S. Open win
September 2013
14. Marcus Smart on his tough childhood
January 2013
15. LeBron James’ high school coach on his incredible ability
June 2013
