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The Sports Archives History Lesson – Football’s Four Downs
It was 1881, and there were no football rules established to mandate the amount of gained yards required for a team to renew their offensive set of ‘downs’ in an effort to reach the goal. In fact, the word ‘down’ … Continue reading
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The Sports Archives History Lesson – What do Michael Jordan and Jerry West have in common?
Michael Jordan who played for the Chicago Bulls and Jerry West for the Los Angeles Lakers were both spectacular basketball players in the NBA. But they also share something apart from most other players. Each of their silhouetted images appear … Continue reading
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The Sports Archives History Lesson – Baseball’s Batting Donut
The batting “donut” is a heavy circular lead weight encased in rubber which is slid up to the barrel of the baseball bat. Before this invention, players waiting in the on-deck circle would swing 2 or 3 bats at a … Continue reading
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