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Sports organizations disestablished in the 1920s (12 C) Recurring sporting events disestablished in the 1920s (11 C, 1 P) Recurring sporting events established in the 1920s (11 C, 1 P)
1920 in sports describes the year's events in world sport. American football. NFL championship – Akron Pros (8–0–3) Rose Bowl (1919 season):
While the most popular icons of the golden era are hitters, and Ruth is generally thought of as one of the premier sports icons in history, [3] there were also several pitchers who dominated hitters on the mound during that same time, and two of the best of them were Lefty Grove and Dizzy Dean, both of whom won over 30 games in the early 1930s.
Bruno Sammartino carried the WWWF during the 1960s and 1970s. His brawling, power moves, and personal charisma helped him become the most popular American wrestler during this time period. During the period when MSG was the WWWF's primary arena, Sammartino headlined more Garden cards than any other wrestler (211), including 187 sellouts. [23]
The sport continued to thrive with iconic players like Cal Ripken Jr., known for his consecutive games streak. The NFL solidified its position as America's most popular sport with stars like Jerry Rice. The league's expansion and the introduction of new teams contributed to its growing popularity.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Muhammad Ali became an iconic figure, transformed the role and image of the African American athlete in America by his embrace of racial pride, and transcended the sport by refusing to serve in the Vietnam War. [33] In the 1980s and 1990s, major boxers such as Mike Tyson and Riddick Bowe were marked by crime and self ...
1960s; 1970s; Subcategories. This category has the following 43 subcategories, out of 43 total. ... 1920 sports events by month (11 C) / Sports organizations ...
1960s; 1970s Subcategories. This category has the following 16 subcategories, out of 16 total. ... Pages in category "1920 in American sports" The following 7 pages ...