The Amazing History of Sports explores topics that explain the history & evolution of all sports. Our shows range from 15-45 minutes long, and topics range from the reasoning behind the tennis scoring system to why Americans call the sport soccer, not football. Join Don Darouse & Tommy Craig as they unveil lesser-known incredible sports topics. We strive to bring you topics that even a casual sports fan will enjoy.
The Amazing History of Sports
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The Amazing History of Sports explores topics that explain the history & evolution of all sports. Our shows range from 15-45 minutes long, and topics range from the reasoning behind the tennis scoring system to why Americans call the sport soccer, not football. Join Don Darouse & Tommy Craig as they unveil lesser-known incredible sports topics. We strive to bring you topics that even a casual sports fan will enjoy.
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Recent Episodes
June 30, 2024
Strikeout = K?
Why is a strikeout scored as "K"? We discuss the origins of the box scoring system in baseball, and the reason Henry Chadwick decided to use "K" for strikeout. We also discuss a pitching feat more rare than a no-hitter and hitting for a cycle.
June 30, 2024
That'll Be 30-Love
Love-15-30-40-Match! Why is tennis scored this way? Who came up with this unique scoring system and when did it start? Where does the term Love come from? All this today on The Amazing History of Sports.
June 25, 2024
The Structure of Baseball
3 outs, 4 balls, 9 innings, and 9 players all explained on this episode. Early days of baseball consisted of constant trial-&-error in order to perfect base-path lengths and pitcher's mound distance. Join Don and Tommy this week as they discuss the structure and origins of baseball.
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