Frank Deford Quotes

While swimming was always a spotlight sport, I was, if you will, sort of present at the creation when gymnastics became the new star lead-off hitter.

Frank Deford

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• Swimming
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• While swimming was always a spotlight sport, I was, if you will, sort of present at the creation when gymnastics became the new star lead-off hitter.

  

  Frank Deford
  • Present
  • Star
  • Swimming