Football

The keyword Football is tagged in the following 2 articles.

Breaking Boundaries: Football and Colonialism in the British Empire

November 23, 2009 - 2246 words | History » Colonialism

In less than one year, South Africa will be the proud host of the 2010 World Cup. To many, this privilege is a mere formality of the Cup. Indeed, hosting the World Cup is an honor, but for South Africa it symbolizes a far more complex idea. A history of apartheid and... Read Article »

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British Colonialism British Empire British Imperialism Colonialism Colonies South Africa World Cup World Cup 2010 Football And Colonialism Soccer Football South Africa World Cup South Africa Soccer

Redskin and All-American: Jim Thorpe's Malleable Symbolic Significance

October 26, 2009 - 2580 words | History » Baseball

In 1950 the Associated Press polled close to 400 sportswriters in order to name the greatest male and female athlete of the first half of the twentieth century. For the men, a crowded field of legends including Babe Ruth, Joe Louis, Jesse Owens, Red Grange, George... Read Article »

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Jim Thorpe Sport Native Americans Olympics Football