Basketball : The Greatest Sport In The World

Baseball has been one of Americas favorite sports ever since it was created. As Babe Ruth once said, “Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world.” Through time though other sports started to emerge such as soccer, football, and basketball, but America never had quite the passion towards them that they had with baseball. It is rare to find someone that does not like baseball because of how long the sport has been around. It is reasonable to believe that baseball is the greatest sport out there. Baseball is a one of a kind sport because it has a great history, one can go to college in the four different areas it offers, such as hitting, pitching, defending, base running, and finally one must be mentally tough to play it.

A pastime is a hobby that is performed in someone’s spare time. The term America’s pastime is something that the entire nation enjoys and participates in. Since its creation, baseball has taken the top spot as the nation’s favorite recreation. For generations it filled the homes of Americans whether it be via television, conversation, or participation. Families would travel together to their local baseball stadium and root for the home team. Kids would organize games at their local baseball field and play until dark. Stars like Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio were idols to fans, both young and old. It was evident that baseball was in the peoples hearts and truly was America’s pastime. However, today there is a debate whether baseball is still The United States number one choice of hobby. It is unclear whether it actually is America’s pastime or if that term is just associated with the game. Although the game has deep roots, due to the rise in popularity of other professional sports, a drop in baseball game viewings and a decrease in the number of young fans, baseball should no longer be considered America’s pastime.

Body 1: Baseball trumps all other competitions because of the home for the all-time greats. Cooperstown, New York is home to the Baseball Hall of Fame, which is a heaven-like site where all of baseball’s best fanatics visit each and every year. They all come to learn about the players who have made this sport the best one out there. About 315,000 fans visit Baseball Heaven every year to learn about all 317 players who poured their blood, sweat, and tears into this fantastic game. That number of visitors is compared to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, in which only 37,000 people visited each year for the first 17 years to see 354 inductees’ plaques. Lastly, the induction ceremony of Cooperstown isn’t like any other. In 2007, 82,000

We can all agree that basketball is almost becoming popular around the world. So many people play this sport but do people know how basketball started and how it evolute throughout the years since basketball was borned? So like every other sports and creations, there has to be a inventor and in basketball there was a man by the name of Dr. James Naismith. “Created in 1891 in a Springfield, Massachusetts YMCA gymnasium has grown into a game played worldwide by more than 300 million people”(historybits.com). So this game has been out for a very long period of time with many changing of the rules in basketball throughout the history. When it was first played in the late 1800s, there were different rules and even different looking basketball. As for the rules, originally there would be 10 people on the court but it first started with 18 people on the court which after couple of years it changed to only 10 people. Substitution was also different and the rule for this was at first no one can enter until the next game. “The rule was changed in 1920 to allow a player to re-enter the game one time. In 1934, the rule was expanded to allow players to re-enter the game twice, and, in 1945 the rule was finally changed to permit players to return to the game an unlimited number of times”(hooptactics.com). The first basketball looked very alike a football but round. The backboards were made out of straight wood and the baskets were made out of peach baskets or square boxes. There was only

Over the course of baseballs long existence it has been a very laid back sport with only minor injuries. But in the last decade or so the injuries have been popping up all over. Definitely the most common one being the tearing of the ucl tendon in the arm. This injury takes time to tear and it usually starts to hurt before the ligament actually snaps. “Most commonly, there is a gradual onset of elbow pain due to repetitive stresses on the ligament”(Hopkins Medicine). But there are cases where thee injury can be sudden and happen on one pitch. There have been more and more of these injuries but the biggest shock is the amount of young kids dealing with pain in their elbows. This is an effect of year round baseball, because the kids and teens are not getting their proper rest in between pitch outings. Also their coaches could be pushing them to pitch more innings and throw more pitches. But not only are young people getting these injuries older pros are also. There has been a substantial increase in

It is a game of inches played nearly everywhere by every age. From backyards to little league parks and professional stadiums, by tee-ball playing kindergartners to old-timer leagues, baseball is a game that is considered America’s pastime for a good reason. Baseball, and simply sports in general, help teach many important life lessons such as hard work, sportsmanship and dedication. These qualities, along with many other things, are necessary for success in today’s world. The sport of baseball is very popular in other countries as well, and for many of the youth in these countries, it represents a way out. A way out from the poverty and crime and a way to a better life here in America. Out of all of the opportunities afforded to me

The sports of the generation has shifted. Baseball, America’s grand sport was introduced to America in the 1860s bring us the joy of the game during a time of civil unrest. This small game hearted Americans as the best sport in the nation. Things are different; the game of baseball have been hit with some serious questions about plaguing the game today. The most sensation that burst onto the scene, which the glory days don’t last forever. The obvious thing is that baseball is not America’s national pastime anymore for numerous of reasons. The baseball season is too long, the games are slow and boring to watch, and the steroid era is taking over the

Americans love sports. Sports infiltrate culture, music, film, and even history courses in the United States. Even with this immense popularity surrounding a variety of sports in this country, one stands out as the most “American.” Baseball has long been regarded as America’s national pastime and it remains the single sport which mirrors society and pushes it forward more than any other. Football and basketball have risen to great prominence within the United States, but they cannot match baseball for its history, its diversity, and its growth with the nation from coast to coast. Baseball also offers heroism and an everyday working class style that are not present in any other sport. In a nation with many athletic pastimes, baseball

Baseball has been around America for a very long time, and it is very popular. Baseball has been a tradition for many American families. Some people like to watch Major League Baseball on TV in their homes while other get together with family, friends, and businesses and start their own teams and play against each other. But why do many call baseball a tradition? Maybe it’s because baseball has been around for a very long time and lots of people invest their lives in this game. And it’s just more than hitting a ball and running around a diamond. There are also trading cards, the Baseball Hall of Fame, fantasy baseball. Lots of people like to support their favorite teams, but people almost always get into a fight about who's better. Like the Mets and the Yankees, they’re two New York teams, and New York is a big place.

Baseball is America’s favorite pastime. Associated with the smell of hot dogs and beer, this beautiful sport has united Americans for over 100 years. Anybody who just watches the game can’t help but be mesmerized with the players’ graceful mechanics in hitting and throwing. For any skeptics (non-Americans) I would suggest watching “Field of Dreams”-it is a wonderful Kevin Costner film that is a purveyor of baseball’s heritage and beauty. Baseball is emotional because it is historic. Ask any Yankee or Red Sox fan how they really feel about their respective rivals. They have some manufactured malice but deep down they are emotional whenever the two rivals play. Baseball provides a feeling of belonging to the fans. Not only is baseball special

Many major league and teenage pitchers today are requiring Tommy John surgery more than before. Tommy John surgery is named after the pitcher Tommy John, who was the first to receive this surgery. This particular arm injury is located in the elbow when the Ulnar Collateral Ligament tears. During the surgery, the UCL is reconstructed with another ligament from one’s body or a donor. Many people argue that this injury is a result of overuse/overthrowing, not giving the arm enough rest. Also, people argue that it is a result of improper throwing techniques. Both of those arguments are accurate, as they can both result in Tommy John surgery. Today in baseball, more and more people are getting arm injuries and needing Tommy

A professional baseball player once said that “ its a round ball and a round bat and you got to hit it square”. This is one of the reasons that baseball is a not just the best sport it is the hardest. Although some people believe that football is the best sport the reality is that baseball is the best sport that is around today. There are way more games in baseball than any other sport. In bleacher reports article their they say that their are 162 baseball games in one season and that is 6 months of baseball the NBA is 82 games a season and the NFL is only 16 games a season.

To add on, baseball has become America’s National Pastime, but the answer is, why? For example, America has flourished under the sport. Generations of families have continually grown up playing baseball, just for the love of the game. Baseball has survived countless economic endeavors and national hardships. Also, baseball is the best sport to watch at the venue because it is a relaxing time to enjoy yourself and the game is easy to follow. To add on, there are great traditions in the game, such as a great songs dedicated to the legacy like, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” for the 7th inning stretch, the All-Star game experience, etc. Another example, is that there was always equal opportunity. In a way, baseball is everything America stands

For most sports fans there is nothing like opening day and a baseball field. In recent years I have over heard several people say Baseball is not the National Pastime or National Game any longer. When I query these people the typical response is Football is our new National pastime/game. Frank Deford (Nov 7, 2012) a writer for Sports Illustrated said, "Baseball is what we used to be. Football is what we have become." I refuse to believe this based on my knowledge of both games. In this paper we will exam the facts and I would submit to you that Baseball is still the National Pastime/Game and it cannot be disputed.

For anyone who watched the men's tennis final at the Australian Open (January 29, 2012), there is no doubt that Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are extraordinary athletes with stamina and skills that are amazing. The match went 5 hours and 53 seconds and both men were drained physically and emotionally at the end when Djokovic emerged victorious. But is tennis the most difficult sport? The answer is probably not. Some would say boxing or football should be considered the most difficult sports. And when it comes to baseball is hitting a pitched ball with a wooden stick the most difficult? The argument is ongoing about that.