Sport and American Mentality, 1880-1910 - Paperback

by Donald J. Mrozek (Author)

Today's interest in sports in America has its roots in the period from 1880-1940. As Mrozek shows, famous and forgotten figures and athletes helped shaped the modern craze. A national interest in sports could only be sustained after the upper classes ceased opposing organized sports.

Author Biography

Donald J. Mrozek is a professor of history of Kansas State University.