Quotes by Al McGuire

About Al McGuire:

Alfred James "Al" McGuire was the head coach of the Marquette University men's basketball team from 1964 to 1977. He won a national championship at Marquette and was later inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992. He was also well known as a longtime national television basketball broadcaster and for his colorful personality.
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I think everyone should go to college and get a degree and then spend six months as a bartender and six months as a cabdriver. Then they would really be educated.

Al McGuire

Remember, half the doctors in this country graduated in the bottom half of their class.

Al McGuire

The only mystery in life is why the kamikaze pilots wore helmets.

Al McGuire

Winning is overrated. The only time it is really important is in surgery and war.

Al McGuire

I don't know why people question the academic training of an athlete. Fifty percent of the doctors in this country graduated in the bottom half of their classes.

Al McGuire

I think the world is run by 'C' students.

Al McGuire

When I was losing, they called me nuts. When I was winning they called me eccentric.

Al McGuire

When a guy takes off his coat, he's not going to fight. When a guy takes off his wristwatch, watch out!

Al McGuire

Author Bio

  • NameAl McGuire
  • DescriptionAmerican basketball player and coach
  • BornSeptember 7, 1928
  • DiedJanuary 26, 2001
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionBasketball Coach; Basketball Player