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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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What sports were there in 1000 BC?
There was chariot racing, gladiator fighting, discus throwing, long jump competitions. There was a long list of event, usually held at the Colosseum or Circus Maximus.
What is the most watched spectator sport in the world?
According to a 2010 survey the most watchedSpectator (keywords) sport in the world by fan count is:
#1--Football (soccer), approximately 3.5 billion fans.
How did sports influence American culture?
One important effect was that Jackie Robinson was the first african-american ballplayer to play Major League Baseball. His acceptance onto the Dodgers was not a pleasant one. The rest of his teammates despised him being on the team, and it was a battle Jackie had to overcome to be accepted. What he went through paved the way for other African-americans and other races to play baseball. In addition, his acceptance into the majors was also a major step forward in the civil rights movement. Jackie Robinson is a major icon for African Americans.
Who participated in the first Olympic Games?
Men were the only ones who were allowed to participated in the ancient olympics. women were not allowed to participate because women were known to disrespect the gods. And that the men competed naked!
Which countries do not participate in the Olympics at all?
south Africa South Africa was banned from the Olympics (starting in 1964) but they were allowed back starting with the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona after their citizens voted to ban apartheid.
What sport's and game's did the Inca play?
The Incas played a ball game called Tlachtli. This was a popular game played in nearly all the ancient Mesoamerican cultures.
Who were the top 5 hockey players in the 1950's?
Here are the top five Canadian hockey players:
- Wayne Gretzkey
- Gordie Howe
- Bobby Orr
- Maurice Rachard
- Mario Lemieux
What sport originated in England?
Football (soccer), Rugby, Tennis, Cricket, Hockey, Badminton, Table Tennis, Darts and Snooker
Rounders (the basis for baseball) and Bobsleigh were also English inventions, while Golf and Curling originate from Scotland
When did Dr James Naismith die?
He Is the inventor of Basketball. He also had to invent a winter sport to play at school. He went to the college Springfield Massachusetts. He was born Nov 6 year 1861 and died on Nov 28 year 1939.
What is the oldest horse racing track in the world?
Pleasanton 1858
Chester Race Course in the UK. First documented horse race was in 1539.
How many horses have won the Kentucky Derby?
None, only one has finished in the top 3.
The first Kentucky Derby ever run was won by Aristides with Oliver Lewis at the Jockey in this 1875 running of the Roses.
The 1877 Derby was won by Billy Walker aboard Badem-Baden.
The 1896 and 1898 Derby had Willie Simms in the saddle for the win.
The 1892 Derby winner was Azra with Alonzo Clayton aboard.
Issac Murphy won back to back derby races in 1890 and 1891.
Jimmy Winkfield is best known as the last African American to have a Kentucky Derby winner in 1901 and 1902. Between 1875 and 1902 the number of wins, places and shows was dominated by African American Jockeys. And then the color barrier came down.
Who said Winning is everything and losing is nothing?
Vince Lombardi
That's a common misconception. The quote is actually from Red Sanders, head coach of UCLA quoted in an issue of Sports Illustrated in 1955. However in the movie "Trouble Along The Way", released it 1953, John Wayne uses this quote, word for word.
Who has been the only US President to not throw out the first pitch of the baseball season?
William Taft started the tradition of presidents throwing a ceremonial first pitch. He did it on opening day (April 14) of 1910, throwing the first pitch to Walter Johnson. One of his predecessors, William McKinley, had thrown a ceremonial first pitch when he was Governor of Ohio, but not when he was president.
Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Indians
It's the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland BrownsWhich is the best invention in the world?
This is an interesting question since it combines aspects of philosophy (what is "best"?), the definition of 'invention', history, and opinion. Due to these and other factors (such as how specific to be), there can be no one "correct" answer, but here are some obvious possibilities (some general, some specific):
Ancient
- Language and Writing, without which the rest would not be possible.
- Religion and Morality (the original basis of civilized society).
- Fire (not invented per se, but controlled and used).
- Weapons (for better or worse) (including Gunpowder and Rockets)
- Agriculture and the Domestication of Animals.
- The Wheel and the Basic Machines (levers, ramps, etc.).
- Math (extremely useful, and the basis of all science. May also be considered to be the partner of logic, the root of rational thought and the scientific method.).
- Music, Art, and Poetry (among the earliest methods of handing down knowledge).
- The Lens (incredibly important, led to both a complete change in our view of the larger universe and the entire discovery of the microscopic world, affected religion, science, medicine, physics, and many other fields in a profound way). [see discussion]
Modern (Since the Renaissance)
- Science and the Scientific Method (the philosophical revolution at the root of today's technological society, which, while frought with problems of its own, is critically necessary if we are to support anything like the world's current population.)
- Modern Democracy and Political Systems based on the "Social Contract".
- Marxism and Socialism
- The Whole Panoply of Scientific Inventions and Scientific Theories of Modern Times (possibly the only area envisioned by the original questioner)
- The Steam Engine - Mechanized Farm Machinery - Newtonian Physics including Calculus and the Theory of Gravity - The Printing Press - The Theory of Evolution - The Telephone and Telegraph - Electromagnetic Theory - Electricity and Electric Lighting - The Automobile - The Theory of Relativity - Quantum Theory - Radio - Nuclear Power and its Dark Handmaiden, Nuclear Weapons - The Airplane - Modern Medicine - Television - Computers - The Discovery of DNA and Modern Genetic Theory - The Birth Control Pill - The Laser - Communications Satellites and Fiber Optics - The Internet
And my personal favorite, the Chocolate Chip Cookie!
There are many lists of inventions on the Internet, but they are much longer than this. I have tried to reduce them down to those most likely to be 'best' or 'most important'. Use the discussion page to say what you think is best or suggest additions or deletions to the list above.
What is two inventions that were introduced in 1865 1910?
Some invention created between 1865 and 1910 include the assembly line, Bessemer process, cash register, light bulb, airplane, model T car, rubber, refrigerator railroad car, transcontinental railroad, sleeping railroad car, telegraph, telephone, transatlantic cable, carbon paper, typewriter, and radio.
What player has 2nd most MVPs in 4 major sports?
Wayne Gretzky (NHL) has the most regular season MVP titles with 9.
What year did Pittsburgh win both the Super Bowl and the World Series?
Both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins won their championships in 2009.
The Steelers won Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009, becoming the NFL champions for the 2008 season.
The Penguins won game seven of the Stanley Cup finals on June 12, 2009, becoming the NHL champions for the 2008-09 season.
Famous sports player with jersey number 52?
There are plenty of 52s in the NFL, probably one on each team. One of the more famous ones being Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens. Check team rosters for any others.
How did Hank Aaron change African American History?
He broke Babe Ruth's home run record of 714 with 755 home runs
Who won three gold medals at the 1960 Olympics?
Four athletes won three gold medals at the 1960 Summer Games in Rome:
1) Larissa Latynina, USSR - gymnastics
2) Takashi Ono, Japan - gymnastics
3) Chris von Saltza, USA - swimming
4) Wilma Rudolph, USA - athletics
Gymnast Boris Shakhlin of the USSR won the most gold medals (4) at the 1960 Summer Games in Rome.
No athlete won three gold medals at the 1960 Winter Games in Squaw Valley.
Lacrosse was started by the iriqious first nations people in mikehawk and was used as war game. Lacrosse was invented by the Native Americans using sticks and a skull as the ball it was played as a spiritual game that was said to please the creator. one with b in front and r in back
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What is the history of individual and dual sports?
For me individual sports were invented to have some fun for ourselves and dual sports were invented to create fun for the society.
How many surf boards are sold annually?
The sport's popularity has swelled and shrunk over the years. In 2006, U.S. skateboard sales were $76.1 million, a 2% decline from a year earlier, according to the National Sporting Goods Assn. (from LA Times article) I cant seem to find a hard number of units sold, though maybe this will give you an idea.
