He Gave Up Football for NASCAR Then He Changed the Sport The New York Times
In 1610, William Strachey, a colonist at Jamestown, Virginia recorded a game played by Native Americans, called Pahsaheman. Pasuckuakohowog, a game similar to modern-day association football played amongst Amerindians, was also reported as early as the 17th century. Modern football originated in Britain in the 19th century. This is sometimes said to be the earliest code of rules for any football game. Football, also called association football or soccer, game in which two teams of 11 players, using any part of their bodies except their hands and arms, try to maneuver the ball into the opposing team’s goal. Only the goalkeeper is permitted to handle the ball and may do so only within the penalty area surrounding the goal. Some historians support the theory that the primary influence was rugby football and other games emanating from English public schools. Catch this season’s best goals and top squads in action. "I always remember what Coach Heup saw in me at the time," H...