247Sports is proud to release the 247Sports Quote Database v. 1.0.

The database contains quotes from players, coaches, recruits, legends and influencers in the sports arena and allows readers to vote and rank their favorite all-time sports quotes. There’s also an embed feature which will allow publishers (from all networks) to highlight their favorite quotes in articles.

Version 1.0 produces ranked quotes at the team and individual levels.

Examples:

Alabama Crimson Tide: Alabama Crimson Tide Quotes

Charles Barkley: Charles Barkley Quotes

Over the summer we will look to expand the database (currently at 1500+) to more than 15,000 and add more user features down the road.

Site readers can find the Quote Database under the “More” tab (for now) and on all the individual player database pages.

What better way to kick off this fun project than to list my all-time top 10 -- a mix of motivational, inspirational and funny:

#1 – John Wooden

John Wooden’s wisdom and guidance has influenced all levels of sports and education. His quote on achieving happiness -- not only hits home-- is an easy choice for the top spot on my personal list.

#2 – Bobby Knight

So many quotes from Knight on preparation and mental toughness, but this one stands out as a classic. I can remember the day, time and place I first heard Knight preach this quote.

#3 – Michael Jordan

The greatest to ever step on a basketball court authored one of the most known quotes in sports history, which was featured in a 1997 NIKE promotional campaign, “Failure.”

Michael Jordan Quotes / #1 I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. ~ On success More Michael Jordan Quotes Michael Jordan Shooting Guard Washington

#4 – Bear Bryant

If it’s all about winning, then Paul “Bear” Bryant said it best in perhaps his most recognizable quote.

#5 – Charles Barkley

For the best collection of hilarious sports quotes from a single sports celebrity, check out Charles Barkley’s portfolio. It is impossible to pick a favorite, but we will go with a recent gem from the “Round Mound of Rebound.”

Charles Barkley Quotes / #10 Ernie, I don't know where you get your cookies at, but the rest of us don't get ours there. ~ When Ernie Johnson said Reggie Evans got caught with his hand in the cookie jar referring to grabbing Chris Kaman in the rocks. More Charles Barkley Quotes Charles Barkley Power Forward Houston

#6 – Mark Cuban

The themes of “hard work” and “differentiation” resonate through Mark Cuban’s platform.

#7 – Don Meyer

Would have ranked Meyer higher, if he would have played me more in college. In all seriousness … The ESPY winner was a student of John Wooden and Bobby Knight and was a quote machine during my time with him at Lipscomb University.

#8 – Bum Phillips

You can’t have a sports quote database without Bum Phillips. In an era where player rankings and combine data determine worth, Phillips has a true quote gem.

#9 – Joe Namath

What if “Broadway Joe” played during this era?

#10 -- Kobe Bryant

Confidence or arrogance is always a debate when referring to Bryant, but his work ethic and competitiveness have never been questioned.