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History of Sports
The history of sports teaches us a great deal about the changing society and about the nature of sport itself. It shows how society has transformed its practices and beliefs, thereby leading to changes in the rules in sports.
1,514 Questions
Which number shirt has been worn by both Michael Jordan and David Beckham?
When David Beckham joined Real Madrid, he chose the number 23 shirt because of his admiration for Michael Jordan.
Why does Ebbets field no longer exist?
The dogers moved from Brooklyn to Los Angelas after the 1957 season. So there was no need for Ebbets field.
What Hungary's favorite sport?
The favourite sport is still football (soccer), despite the Hungarian fans sufferred quite a lot in the last 50 years because of the uninterrupted, continuous disintegration of this once very successful sport. Other popular sports are handball, basketball and waterpolo
Who won the golden boot at the 1986 world cup?
Davor Suker of the Croatian national team with 6 goals in 7 matches.
What did rocky marciano's wife die?
There are two accepted theories: 1. He beat the hell out of her 2. She swallowed
What was the name of the first Black American basketball team?
The Harlem Rens They played from 1922 to 1948
The toy known as hula-hoops was first patented by Arthur Melin and Richard Knerr. However, similar toys were used within various cultures throughout history.
There is a source link below.
Which months have 30 days in them?
every April, June, September and November
30 days hath September,
April, June and November.
All the rest have 31
Except February alone.
And that has 28 days clear,
And 29 in each leap year.
Who was the first American to win a gold medal in the Olympic games?
The first ever Olympic winner, according to tradition, was Coerobus in 776BC. In 1896, the first modern Olympic games, the winners received a silver medal.
The gold medal wasn't used until the 1904 summer olympics. There were 91 events, so 91 gold medalists - a list of the winners can be found in the related links.
How has soccer evolved since the 1800s?
If the ball is moving kick it if it goes out you can not play it, and the team who kicked it out doesn't throw the ball in the opposite team does!
What Major League Baseball player holds the Major League Baseball single season home run record?
Barry Bonds set the single season home run record with 73 home runs in 2001.
Who were the spectators at the ancient olympic games and how did they behave?
The spectators at the ancient Olympic games were men and men only. Most of the competition was in the nude and the games were often considered to be a raucous party.
How has American football changed since it was invented?
It depends on which aspect you are looking at. The field goal post used to be at the front of the end zone (that was changed to keep players from being knocked out), the helments were little leather caps at one point and shoulder pads were hardly existant. In the early days the football itself was more round than now days.
What professional team has the most championships?
The Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup five times in a row in the 1960s. Runners up, like the Islanders, have won the Stanley cup four times in a row. Nowadays, it is almost impossible to win more than one in a row because of the salary cap.
The Montreal Canadiens won five consecutive Stanley Cups between the 1955-56 and 1959-60 seasons.
Who invented the sport cricket?
The first known ball game was first played over 3500 years ago in Mesoamerica (Central America). It was a brutal sport where the losers lost their lives and the winners were showered with all sorts of riches.
It was more than a sport though; it was more a way of life, an extension of their religion.
There is an excellent website that covers all sorts of details on what is called the Mesoamerican Ballgame. It covers everything from the records left behind by the people who played it, to how the game was actually played and why.
Hockey, Soccer, Ice hockey, Netball, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Rugby, Touch, Volly ball, beach vollyball, Running, Shot put, high jump, long jump and theres lots more.
What is the cultural significance of tchoukball?
Tchoukball was born thanks to the research of Dr. Hermann Brandt, who was concerned by the numerous serious injuries among Sportspersonresulting from sports prone to Aggressionand physical contact. He believed that sports should not only form champions, but also contribute to the creation of a better and more humane Society.Answers.comHence the invention of tchoukball, which combines elements of handball (it is played with hands, and the balls used are similar), volleyball (as the defending team must prevent the ball from falling) and squash (since there is a bounce). This sport can be played by anyone at his or her respective level, irrespective of the players Sex, age or physical abilities.
What player holds the record for the most career championship game fumbles?
As of the 2008 NFL season, the most fumbles by a player is 23 by QB Kerry Collins of the New York Giants in 2001 and QB Daunte Culpepper of the Minnesota Vikings in 2002.
Who won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award in 2005?
In 1976, Greg Landry (QB-DET) won the Comeback Player of the Year award.
Where were the modern olympic games restarted?
To celebrate athletic excellance and promote goodwill among nations.
What country did the Olympics take place in the year 1976?
Winter Olympics: Innsbruck, Austria
Summer Olympics: Montreal, Canada
