"Once I grew from 6'1" to about 6'6", by that time I was going into 12th grade, and that's when I started wanting to play basketball, because, pretty much basketball players always got the girl"
- Eric Williams
About this Quote
This quote by Eric Williams talks to the power of basketball in his life. Growing from 6'1" to 6'6" in his 12th grade year was a major turning point for him, and it was at this point that he started to take an interest in basketball. He saw basketball as a method to gain attention and affection from others, especially girls. This quote speaks with the power of basketball in his life, and how it was a method for him to get the attention and appreciation of others. It likewise speaks to the power of physical look in acquiring attention and affection, as Eric had the ability to use his height to his benefit.
This quote is written / told by Eric Williams between September 25, 1911 and March 29, 1981. He/she was a famous Historian.
The author also have 3 other quotes.
"It is paradoxical that many educators and parents still differentiate between a time for learning and a time for play without seeing the vital connection between them"