Father Wants Only the Best for His Son

When Moe Lemay of the Boston Bruins became a father for the second time last month, he said of the boy, Tyler, “I hope he’s a baseball player.”

“Why not a rock star?” asked Jeff Jacobs of the Hartford Courant.

“He’d have to deal with the money and the women,” Lemay said.

Thinking that over, he said, “Well, I hope he grows up to be a rock star then.”

For What It’s Worth: If the deadline for Heisman Trophy ballots had been extended beyond the USC-Notre Dame game in 1974, as it is this year, the award might have gone to Anthony Davis, not Archie Griffin.

Against the Irish, Davis scored 4 touchdowns, including a 102-yard kickoff return, as the Trojans overcame a 24-0 deficit to win, 55-24.

Trivia Time: What American Football League receiver was nicknamed Golden Wheels? (Answer below.)

Add Forgettable Quotes: Said New York Knicks Coach Rick Pitino after the opening night loss at Boston in overtime: “We are not happy with the defeat. It is gnawing on us. We’ll just have to take it out on New Jersey tomorrow night.”

The Nets won, 112-102.

Dave Anderson of the New York Times, on Don King’s promotional partnership with Mike Tyson: “Some cynics believe the high-haired promoter might be even more dangerous to Tyson’s financial future than others in his recent past. But at least King can’t say he’s pregnant.”

From Phil Jackman of the Baltimore Evening Sun: “Willie Mays, the man who never met a dollar bill he didn’t want to possess, is back in the news. Remember the big flap when Willie charged for autographs during a book-signing party in Washington? The Hall of Famer just signed on with a company that is pushing Mays-autographed baseballs for $45 and personalized picture signings for $33. The man calling the shots for the marketing company, Alan Segal, says, ‘It’s not an effort to make money just because it’s a personalized signature.’ Why, who thought that?”

Said Philadelphia Eagles Coach Buddy Ryan when asked if he was surprised by the play of rookie tight end Keith Jackson, who scored two touchdowns Sunday against the Rams: “I didn’t know how long it would take him to master the pro game. It took him about 30 minutes, I think.”

Where They Are Now: Bob McAdoo scored 28 points to lead Philips Milan to a 103-87 victory over Allibert Leghorn in an Italian league basketball game Sunday night.

Micheal Ray Richardson scored 27 points for Knorr Bologna in an 89-79 loss to Savolini Pesaro.

Mildred Hershiser, on daughter Katie, a buyer for Macy’s in Atlanta: “Orel’s very talented, but I always felt Katie was the best athlete. She won nine varsity letters, in basketball, track and volleyball. And she always was a faster runner than her three brothers.”

Trivia Answer: Elbert Dubenion.

Quotebook

Matt Millen, asked if he was impressed when the Raiders pulled into a three-way tie for the AFC West lead: “Are you kidding me? Five losses? We all stink. It’s just who’s going to stink less.”