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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.
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Are there any sports that originated in Italy?
No sports were invented in Italy, however, they do have strong traditions in: Cycling, Tennis, Athletics, Fencing, Winter Sports and Rugby.
Was jousting popular in Elizabethan times?
That would have been extremely rare, after all a joust was pubic affair and honor was most important.
Which boxer played Rocky in Rocky 2?
According to wikipedia:
" Sylvester Stallone's original concept for Rocky, and the character Rocky Balboa, was inspired by his viewing of a fight between Muhammed Ali and Chuck Wepner. The idea of an underdog going the distance and putting up a fierce fight against all odds appealed to Stallone. "
Wikipedia also says that the character Apollo Creed was 'loosely' based on Muhammed Ali.
How old was James Naismith when he died?
James Naismith was 78 years old when he died of a cerebral hemorrhage on November 28, 1939 (birthdate November 6, 1861).
What were sports played in the Revolutionary times?
Baseball, Billiards, and fencing are some sports that were played in revolutionary times
What is the record number of pogo jumps one legged with both hands?
The greatest number of consecutive jumps achieved on a pogo stick is 177,737, by Gary Stewart at Huntington Beach, California, USA on May 25-26, 1990. The attempt took him 20 hours and 20 minutes
What was the most popular sport of the 1950s?
According to library.thinkquest.org:
" Bob Cousy was definitely one of the greatest players in the 1950's. He was born on August 9, 1928. Cousy grew up to play in the NBA for the Boston Celtics from 1950-1963. He was one of the best guards the game ever saw. During his career, Bob Cousy led his team to six championships including five in a row from 1959 to 1963. Also during that time, the "Houdini of the Hardwood" as they sometimes call Cousy, led the team by assists eight times, made ten all-star appearences, and won the MVP Award in 1957. This was also the year he won his first championship. After Cousy's playing career, he became a college basketball coach and a sports broadcaster. He was also named to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1970. As you can see, Bob Cousy was one of the best athletes America has ever seen.
Bob Cousy was definitely one of the greatest players in the 1950's. He was born on August 9, 1928. Cousy grew up to play in the NBA for the Boston Celtics from 1950-1963. He was one of the best guards the game ever saw. During his career, Bob Cousy led his team to six championships including five in a row from 1959 to 1963. Also during that time, the "Houdini of the Hardwood" as they sometimes call Cousy, led the team by assists eight times, made ten all-star appearences, and won the MVP Award in 1957. This was also the year he won his first championship. After Cousy's playing career, he became a college basketball coach and a sports broadcaster. He was also named to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1970. As you can see, Bob Cousy was one of the best athletes America has ever seen.
Bob Cousy was definitely one of the greatest players in the 1950's. He was born on August 9, 1928. Cousy grew up to play in the NBA for the Boston Celtics from 1950-1963. He was one of the best guards the game ever saw. During his career, Bob Cousy led his team to six championships including five in a row from 1959 to 1963. Also during that time, the "Houdini of the Hardwood" as they sometimes call Cousy, led the team by assists eight times, made ten all-star appearences, and won the MVP Award in 1957. This was also the year he won his first championship. After Cousy's playing career, he became a college basketball coach and a sports broadcaster. He was also named to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1970. As you can see, Bob Cousy was one of the best athletes America has ever seen. "
When was George Hancock inventor of softball born?
George Hancock was born on March 6, 1906. How? softball was invented in 1887! he had to of been born before that??
The best boxer of all time is a man called Sugar Ray Robinson, many adapted from his style which is so unique and well used today such as Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis Floyd Mayweather etc. Ali used to train for fights saying "and this is how sugar ray would box" during shadow sparring, he has also said that sugar ray was the best.
When were sports first shown on television?
Childrens' games of the 1960s are, for the most part, the same as those played today with the exception of electronic gaming, which did not become commercially viable until roughly the 1970s. Additionally, few new major athletic sports have developed since the 1960s.
What were the names of Michael Collins' siblings?
I Dont Have A Clue Haha:)
In order of birth
1. Margaret
2. Johnny
3. Johanna
4. Mary
5. Helena
6. Patrick
7. Kathleen
8. Michael (10-16-1890 to 8-22-1922)
What happened to Lou Gehrig's brothers and sisters?
Lou Gehrig was a skilled American baseball player, widely known for his struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is also called Lou Gehrig's disease. Though his siblings were not affected by the disorder, his sisters died from whooping cough and measles; he also had a brother who passed away as an infant.
How did tennis receive its name?
Gentlemen Only---Ladies Forbidden...
Edit: Actually the above acronym didn't appear until the 20h century. It was probably scottish for something, and it stuck.
There were similar games played in Holland and France. The Dutch game was Het Kolven which may have been shortened to Kolv and then to golf. The French game was Cholle' The differences between these games and golf is that Cholle' was played in a courtyard and was somewhat like croquet and Het Kolven was played in a town square and involved hitting a wooden ball to targets like a church door.
Women were actually among the first golfers. See: Mary Queen of Scots
She was censured for playing golf when she should have been in mourning over the death of her husband
Where and when did curling become an official sport at the Olympics?
The first Olympic curling event was in 1924. It was absent from the games until 1998, when it was re-instated. Since 1998, it has been getting more and more TV coverage during each Olympics, and its popularity in the US has greatly increased.
When Was Vince Lombardi's Number one speech?
The title of the speech was, What It Takes to Be Number One. Vince Lombardi last delivered the speech in Dayton, Ohio on June 22, 1970. According to his son, Mr. Lombardi started giving the speech sometime in the mid 1960s, but made changes to it over the years.
What were the first surf boards made of?
The first surfboards were constructed out of a light wood. Possibly made out of Balsa, a light wood that was also used for fishing boats.
How many University of Miami Florida college football players have gone on to play in the NFL?
260 athletes have gone on to play professional football in the NFL
Born: October 12th, 1963 in La Junta, Colorado, USA Died: July 30th, 1989 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
