Otto Graham Professions : American football player Born : December 6, 1921 Died : December 17, 2003 Browse All Authors Top 6 quotes by Otto Graham Do not throw in the towel; use it for wiping the sweat off your face. Otto Graham towels sweat use I was born with God-given gifts of very talented musical ability and exceptoinal physical coordination. I always needed prodding to practice piano, violin, cornet or French horn. I had to be pulled away from any athletic participation. Now, at 63, I look back on my athletic feats - All-American, All-Pro Quaterback, College and Pro Football Hall of Fame - and I can honestly say I would trade these all if I had been smart enough to pursue my musical career. YOUNG PEOPLE - don't make the same mistake. Otto Graham smart mistake football I could throw a pass to a spot as well as anyone who ever lived - But that's a God-given talent. I could never stand back and flick the ball 60 yards downfield with my wrists like Dan Marino does. Otto Graham yards nfl football Ask yourself is it right or wrong and act accordingly. Otto Graham asks integrity When Paul Brown talked contract, the championship game was part of it. We took the championship game for granted. Otto Graham nfl games football All I asked was, where do I sign? Some of the other navy men said I was rooting for the war to last forever. (after Browns gave him a monthly stipend during the war) Otto Graham football men war Similar Authors Alan Page american-football-player Bruce Miller american-football-player Brendon Ayanbadejo american-football-player Braylon Edwards american-football-player Brandon Cox american-football-player Austin Collie american-football-player All Authors