Cal Hubbard Quotes
Born: October 11, 1900
Cal Hubbard, a titan of resilience and focus, built his legacy not in a single arena but across two: the gridiron and the baseball diamond. As the only person enshrined in both the Pro Football and Baseball Halls of Fame, his life was a masterclass in disciplined adaptability. Hubbard’s philosophy, forged in the crucible of professional sport, championed unwavering concentration over raw talent. His quotes resonate because they are battle-tested truths from a man who faced down the fiercest athletes of his era. He taught that true power lies not in avoiding obstacles, but in meeting them with a quiet, unbreakable will. Hubbard’s words are a compass for anyone navigating life’s relentless challenges.
Cal Hubbard Quotes (5)
"Boys, I'm one of those umpires that misses 'em every once in a while so if it's close, you'd better hit it."
— Cal Hubbard"I always hated to throw a guy out of a game but sometimes it was necessary to keep order."
— Cal Hubbard"The call that always seemed the toughest to me was the slide and tag play at second. You can see it coming, but you don't know which way the runner is going to slide, where the throw is going to be, and how the fielder is going to take the throw."
— Cal Hubbard"When it was time for a player to go, he went."
— Cal Hubbard"It takes the pressure off of your better players to know they don't always have to be on top of their game for the team to do well."
— Cal Hubbard