Sports Archives - Cool History Facts
  • How Surfing was Popularized by The Beach Boys

    Surfing is, surprisingly, recognized as one of the oldest sports people have known. Riding along the wave has turned into a form of art, and those who participate in the sport appreciate both the athletic and natural aspects of it. Surfing requires reverence for the power of mother nature,...
  • What was Baseball like in the 1970s?

    Baseball is basically a ball and bat game played between two teams of nine players each who take turns at batting and fielding. Baseball in the 1970’s was a lot of fun if you were an Orioles fan, a Reds fan or an Athletics fan. The irony being in...
  • 43 Athletes Who Dominated the 1950s Sports Scene

    The 1950s saw plenty of political unrest; while most of the world was recovering from WWII, the Cold War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cuban Revolution, and the Space Race were all under way throughout the decade. In terms of technology, most US homes had a TV set...
  • Remember These Amazing Super Bowl Commercials?!

    It is not simply football fans who will be tuning into Super Bowl 50 on February 7th, as the line-up of insanely expensive commercial spots has turned out to hold the same amount of a fascination as the game itself! The price of a 30 second slot in this prime TV time, has been...
  • The 15 Worst Chicago Cubs Trades Since 1960

    The Chicago Cubs have a long and storied history, beginning in  in 1876  in as a founding member of the fledgling National League. One of the two oldest currently active U.S. professional sports clubs, (the other is the Atlanta Braves), the Cubs have many victories and successes to their credit. The Cubs have...
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    The 15 Greatest Super Bowls Of All Time

    Think about what you would consider as the ultimate Super Bowls ever. Being labeled as one of the best Super Bowls of all time happens automatically because of good games tactics. You might fail to understand how Super Bowl stars play their games differently to enhance competition. In a...