Anyone can support a team that is winning – it takes no courage. But to stand behind a team to defend a team when it is down and really needs you, that takes a lot of courage.

If you work harder than somebody else, chances are you’ll beat him though he has more talent than you.
BART STARR

Effort Football Hard Work
My dad never pushed me but the big thing is that he helped me by going out in the backyard and playing with me.
BART STARR

Backyard Dad Help Play
Today I realize that once you have made a mistake, you must accept it, profit by it, and then totally dismiss it from your mind.
BART STARR

Dismiss Mind Mistake Realize
It takes me about a week and a half to really analyze a game – play by play.
BART STARR

Games Play Really Week
A person can’t brood over one mistake, or waste time feeling sorry for himself, or take on any sort of persecution complex.
BART STARR

Mistake Sorry Sports
Coach Lombardi showed me that by working hard and using my mind, I could overcome my weakness to the point where I could be one of the best.
BART STARR

Coach Mind Point Show Weakness
Anyone can support a team that is winning – it takes no courage. But to stand behind a team to defend a team when it is down and really needs you, that takes a lot of courage.
BART STARR

Sports Team Volleyball
Athletic competition clearly defines the unique power of our attitude.
BART STARR

Attitude Football Unique
Desire and dedication are everything!
BART STARR

Dedication Desire Everything

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