B.J. “Red” McCombs, who died this week at 95, cut a big swath through Texas — a lot...
B.J. “Red” McCombs was known for his big deals and his big, blustery way of talking — and that trait continued to what he said about himself. Here’s a sampling of some of what he had to say over the years as he moved through his business, civic and personal life:
“The big difference between running a team in the minors and the majors is the number of zeros on the checks you write.” “There are two kinds of momentum in sports. One carries you along on wings of eagles. The other drops you like a rock down a drainpipe.”
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