The document summarizes sports in the 1950s through 1990s, noting major championship victories for baseball, soccer, and boxing teams and athletes in each decade. It also discusses the causation, connection, and perspectives related to the popularity of sports in each era.
We call it 'Futbol,' you call it 'Soccer;' You call it 'Football,' we call it 'American Football.' Did you know that both sports had the same origin? The history goes back to the times of the Aztecs; this presentation will bring you to a comparison and contrast of both games: the rules, the organizations, the competitions, the trophies, the heroes, and the fans! TOUCH DOWN! or GOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!
We call it 'Futbol,' you call it 'Soccer;' You call it 'Football,' we call it 'American Football.' Did you know that both sports had the same origin? The history goes back to the times of the Aztecs; this presentation will bring you to a comparison and contrast of both games: the rules, the organizations, the competitions, the trophies, the heroes, and the fans! TOUCH DOWN! or GOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!
Course Date Oct 30th Guiding question What is the origin .docxfaithxdunce63732
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Date: Oct 30th
Guiding question: What is the origin of soccer and what people understand under this word today?
Thesis: Soccer is term defining the most famous team game that is played all over the world.
Soccer
The word “soccer” is associated with the world most popular team game that is played and watched by millions of people. The evolution of “soccer” also known as “football” took place in UK between 8th and 19th centuries. Although the term “soccer” originated in U.K., it is recently used in U.S., Australia, and South Asia while in all other countries it is known as “football”. This definition essay aims at analyzing the term soccer from various perspectives including its origin, development, usage, and current meaning.
In the early forms of the game, the players had to kick the ball, handle it, ran with it and move it about in any way they could. It should be mentioned that at this stage, the game had no rules. Such situation was until 1863 when definite division was established between a game that was played with feet and the game played primarily with hands. In fact, the year 1863 is known for significant event in British sport when rugby football and association football were divided into two different directions. The Football Association in UK become the first official governing body of the game. Thus, the contemporary history of the game counts more than 100 years.
The rules that where developed at that times are in charge till nowadays. The term “soccer” originates from Great Britain where it was adopted by British Football Association in 1863 (Levinson and Christensen 103). In fact, the term “soccer” was a plausibly shortened version of “the association football game” that is recognized in British English to the present day (Szymanski 5). Szymanski (5) backed up his assertion using a letter to New York Times from 1905 where the origin of the word “socker” was explained. Scientist pointed out the usage of “-er” at the end of mane words such as “foot -er”, “sport -er” (Szymanski 5). Another interesting explanation of the origin is the fact that players wore socks; nevertheless, this interpretation is regarded as heresy. As the game spread around the world and reached U.S., “soccer” became colloquialism during the first decade of the 20th century (Friedman). Term “soccer” was used for distinguishing the game from the American football (Friedman).
November 6, 1869 is widely cited as a the birthday of American Soccer. On this day the first football game was played and the ball that was used during the game is stored at the US Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, New York. During the game players from the universities of Rutgers and Princeton adhered a variation of the 1863 London FA rules. From this time, the game was called “soccer” in U.S.
The question arises why the word “soccer” fall into disuse in UK, the country of origin becoming dominant in U.S. (Friedman). Szymanski (10) examined the frequency of usage of th.
1. Sports In the 1950, 1960, 1970, 1980 and 1990
By Robert Kim
2. 1950’s
Americans got into baseball when the NY Yankees won the
World Series Title in 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956 and 1958.
They also won the American League Pennants in 1955 and
1957.
In soccer the Americans beat England 1-0 in the 1950 FIFA
World Cup which was held in Brazil.
1950 Baseball
3. 1950 Causation, Connection and Perspective
Causation: What caused this sport to be popular?
Different events made it popular.
Connection: What connection does it have with Pop
culture. It connects that it had certain events before
it became popular.
Perspective: Who’s perspective is it written as? It
was written as the reader’s perspective.
4. 1960’s
In England -FA Cup – Wolver Hampton Wanderers won 3-0
Blackburn Rovers.
The Soviet Union beat Yugoslavia 2-1 to win the first European
Football Championship. World Series –
Pittsburgh Pirates win 4 games to 3 over the New York Yankees.
Baseball player warming up for game.
5. 1960 Causation, Connection and Perspective
Causation: What was the cause for this sport to
become popular? It was caused by certain events.
Connection: How does this connect to Pop Culture?
It connects in various ways as it all connects
together.
Perspective: Who’s perspective is important in Pop
Culture? The fans and the people who support it.
6. 1970’s
South Africa completes a 4–0 over Australia at Port Elizabeth.
This was South Africa's last Test match for 22 years.
The 1970 World Cup is won by Australia, who won Great
Britain 12–7 in the finals.
UCLA wins Jacksonville 80–69 in the NCAA Men’s Division I
Championship.
V Soccer Player in the 1970’s.
7. 1970 Causation, Connection and Perspective
Causation: What events caused this Sport to be popular
in this decade? The events that happened it the decade or
the era.
Connection: How does that connect with other sports? It
connects to other sports because it can impact them as
well.
Perspective: What perspectives do the fans have to the
sport? It depends on the popularity on that particular
sport.
8. 1980’s
West Germany won Belgium 2–1. West Germany
won the European Championships.
Edmonton Eskimos won the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
48–10. Edmonton Eskimos won the Grey Cup.
West Ham beat Arsenal 1-0 in the FA Cup final.
9. 1980 Causation, Connection and Perspective
Causation: How does Pop Culture cause the popularity
of the sport? It causes the sport to be more popular.
Connection: Are the connections important for the fans
who enjoy the sport? Depends of what the fans think of
the sport.
Perspective: Who’s perspective would be more
important for the sport? The fans perspective is
important but the authority's choice is important too.
10. 1990’s
West Germany won the Soccer World Cup in Rome, Italy,
defeating the defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the final.
Buster Douglas won Mike Tyson by a knockout in round 10 to
win the world's unified Heavyweight title. Biggest upset in
boxing history.
C Soccer Player in the 1990’s.
11. 1990 Causation, Connection and Perspective
Causation: Does everybody enjoy Pop Culture? No, Not
everyone likes everything that is popular.
Connection: How that connect to the decade and the
types of sport there are? They connect to the era and the
people’s choice.
Perspective: What makes the perspectives of celebrity’s
opinion different with people who are quite normal?
People recognize more from a celebrity because they are
more famous.