Pro Football Hall of Fame

Associated Press called him “The greatest athlete of the first half of the 20 century in 1950. There was also a movie made about him called “Jim Thorpe-All American” that was first seen in theaters in 1951. Thorpe was named a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963. His name was restored to the Olympic books as co-winner of the 1912 track events. This great athlete died of a heart attack on March 28, 1953 in Lomita, California. Thorpe’s son filed a lawsuit to bring his father’s remains back

Flag Football Flag Football Flag Football is a version of American or Canadian football. It is very popular worldwide. The basic rules of the game are similar to those of the mainstream game that is often called tackle football but instead of tackling players to the ground the defensive team must remove a flag or flag belt form the ball carrier “ de flagging” to end a down. Other rules are you can have a minimum of five players. No jewelry or things like that that would get in the way. All

the game of football. Weather it was his no huddle offence in canada or his famous hail mary in college, or being a great father he will always be remembered. He will always be most remembered for being the first successful quarterback that was short. Douglas Richard Flutie was born in Manchester, Maryland in 1962. He was the type of kid who was playing sports all of the time. He ended up playing high school sports in Natick, Massachusetts. He played baseball, basketball, and football in high school

The Myth of Bo Many people think the stories of Bo Jackson are just a myth. Bo Jackson was an absolutely amazing athlete during high school, college, and the pros. He did many things for baseball and football inside and outside of the game. With Bo Jackson completely smashing records in high school and being an amazing hall of fame athlete in both the NFL and MLB he set the tone for many athletes to want to live up to the legacy of Bo Jackson. It wasn’t all easy for him though with hardships through

When thinking of professional athletes, sports cars, mansions, and money all come to mind. What about after the pros? Most people would say that professional athletes are set for the rest of their lives with everything luxurious. In most cases, athletes are accustomed to the luxurious lifestyle and living for the moment while playing in the pros that they do not think of retirement and no longer receiving salary or comparable salary if securing alternative employment. So if they do not have money

American Indians in Sports Have one ever felt the feeling of a packed stadium, fans screaming your name; the feeling one might get as a Roman Gladiator. You practice and practice to prove your self on the weekend competition. However, once you achieve your goal to becoming the best in your sport, and the entire world knows your name, you are once again invisible. Only seen for the color of your skin because the paper refers you and your community as “Redskins.” You are left with two

31,2011 Rhetoric and Research MWF 2:00- 2:50 Dr. Aaron Adams “The Culture of Auburn University Football” To the majority of America, Auburn University Football is just a sport. To the thousands of Auburn Tigers fans worldwide, it is so much more than that. Tim Stanfield describes it as “…more than a game…it’s a passion” (Stanfield et al. 61). The culture surrounding Auburn Tigers football is a family and tight-knit community. As Pat Dye, past coach of the Auburn Tigers puts it, “We are close

up playing football, and I’ve always had a passion for the game. After playing my final down, I knew that my days with the sport were not over. Football is a sport that molds boys into men. My dream is to become a football coach. My coaches had a very strong impact on my life and helped me evolve into the person I am today. By becoming a football coach I will have the ability to make an impact on my player’s life like my coaches did with mine. My biggest inspiration in becoming a football coach is

Harry Rose – Harry, Pete’s dad, was 5’9”, 175 pounds, had blue eyes, straight jawline and a wide nose.. He was a semi-pro football player who embodied the phrase “no bull”. He never missed a day of work, always looked you right in the eye when he talked to you, and gave a firm handshake. In many ways Pete was a mirror image of his father Harry. Characterization – In this

football’s most legendary players, was admired and extolled by many sports-lovers from across the nation. From being selected as the number one player in the 1969 draft to being named NFL’s Player of the Year three times, he led a life of success and fame (CNN.com). Yet behind this renowned MVP, there stood a dark side. In June of 1994, Simpson was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, Nicole Simpson, and family friend, Ronald Goldman. Simpson pleaded not guilty and eventually won his trial, but