I think my daughter would love today’s feature since she has been taking swimming lessons for four years now.  On this date in 1827, the first swimming school in the United States was begun.  Francis Lieber, a German-born philosopher and gymnast, was the one who started this school at the invitation and urging of the Boston Gymnasium.  At first, this […]

I was surprised to discover that this happened so early in television history.  On this date in 1951, the very first sporting event was broadcast in color on television.  It was the Molly Pitcher Handicap horse race from Monmouth Park Jockey Club, Oceanport, N.J.  Unfortunately, most did not see it in color since color TV’s were not readily available until […]

I don’t usually cover sports, but today will be an exception.   In NBA history, there have not been a lot of Game 7’s, and when there is, it is a historic event.  On this date in 1978, the Washington Bullets beat the Seattle Supersonics in Game 7 of the NBA finals.  It was quite an upset and quite a game. […]

Wow, he was born the same year as my brother!  Yes, on this date in 1968, Tony Hawk was born.  And you can see his most recent appearance on Splash in the above video.  My daughter and I did ride his Big Spin roller coast ride at Six Flags in Arlington, Texas on our last birthday in Texas.  Let’s see, that […]