Chronology Of Sports In America

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    Lacrosse

    Lacrosse
    Lacrosse is one of the oldest sports in America and has been dated back to 1100.
  • Period: 1100 to

    Charnology Of Sports In America

  • Baseball

    Baseball
    The term baseball was first founded in 1744 in a book written by John Newberry that was brought to America in 1762. The MLB was formed in 1903 during the World Series.

  • Wrestling

    Wrestling
    Wrestling became popular in the late 1800s after the Civil War.

  • Football

    Football
    The first college football game was in 1869 and teams only consisted of 25 players. the first NFL game was in 1920

  • Soccer

    Soccer
    Soccer came to the U.S. in 1876 during the Princeton and Rutgers college games. Soccer became a pro sport in 1996.

  • Tennis

    Tennis
    The first tennis game in America was played in 1876.

  • skiing

    skiing
    The first American ski club was organized in 1880.

  • Fastpitch

    Fastpitch
    Fastpitch came to America in 1887 while waiting to get into a college football game.

  • Volleyball

    Volleyball
    Volleyball was a game declared by William G Morgan in 1895 and became professional in 1970

  • Snowboarding

    Snowboarding
    Snowboarding was developed in the late 1960s and early 70´s. Snowboarding became official in 1998.