Sports in the 1920's has just started to gain in popularity. Sports like golf, tennis, and baseball gained in popularity. It was no longer just for the higher classes. Everyone started to join in sports. Sports teams were being made and coaches were being hired. Atheletes were starting to rise and become recognized for their talents in sports.
Famous Sports Figures
Lou Gherig (Great American Baseball Player)
Born in June 19, 1903 in New York City.
Achievements: Hit four home runs in one game
Won the Triple Crown in 1934
Holds the record for most Grand Slams in a career with 23.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Just to name a few.
Grover Cleveland Alexander Great American Baseball Player
Born February 26, 1887
Played for the Chicago Cubs, Cardinals, and Phillies :D
Achievements:
Baseball Hall of Fame in 1938
373 career wins
Pitched 90 shutouts
Babe Ruth Great American baseball player
Born in February 6, 1895
Achievements:
7x World Series champion (1915, 1916, 1918, 1923, 1927, 1928, and 1932)
714 homeruns
Hall of Famer in 1936
First player to hit 60 plus homeruns in a season
Bill Tilden (American tennis player)
Born on February 10, 1893 in Philly!
World's #1 player for 7 years.
Won 138 of 192 tournaments
Winning percentage: 93.6
Suzanne Lenglen a French tennis player
May 24, 1899
won 31 Championship titles between 1914 and 1926.
One of the first internatinal female sport stars
Gold Medal in Olympic Games (Grand Slam)
Many people all over the world thought the 1920's were the "Golden Age" of sports. After coming back from the war, what else were people supposed to play and look forward too? Sports. They were all game unlike today which is now all about the money, the steroids, and the media. I guess it was where all this had to start. This was the era where the true genuine sports players have been deserved to be called what they are today. Legends.
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