A Look At The Past

On September 12th of 2017,  The class discussed sports in the past, from when they first started up. we discussed the sports of Pre-colonial America, Colonial America, and we also discussed the evolution of sports from the 1700s through 2017.

Pre-Colonial America- Physical Activity and games were very important, some common sports were Lacross, Archery, and Running.

Colonial America- There were some restrictions on participation, they were more tolerant of sport in the south. Some sports were horse racing, fighting, and gambling.

1700-1800

• Emergence of the Bees, Barn raising and was then followed by other recreational activities. 
• 1732 Schuylkill fishing Company
• Collegiate sport still in infancy (Princeton banned it in 1787)

1800-1900

• The emphasis on organization in society and sport is growing at this time.
• Most sports were segregated by social class.
• Women Participation was limited.
• First Baseball team was the New York Knickerbockers.
• First YMCA was in Boston in 1851.
• First Intercollegiate Sporting event was in 1852 (Harvard vs Yale in Rowing)
• Modern Olympics in 1896 in Athens, Greece

1900-2017

• NFL founded in 1922
• NBA Founded in 1946
• Introduction of MLS
• Women's Major league sports begin
• Title IX in 1972
• 1980 Miracle on Ice
• PPV- made for TV sports
• Free Agency
• Fantasy and virtual sport 

Read More: http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/sports.html

In my source, the writer talks about the evolution of sports in America, and how sports have played a key part in the American Culture. He talks about how Sports over time has played with modern culture and deals with the changing social attitudes and standards around the world. The growth of sports overtime has also provided opportunities for some students to go to college who probably wouldn't of if it wasn't for sports opportunities provided at the collegiate level. Sports are also a large part of fashion around the world today.