Turf War: A History of College Sports [rebroadcast]
The History Guys explore the origins of college sports and how universities have justified athletics on campus. Peter, Ed, and Brian take us back to Amherst College in the 19th century, where the first collegiate Phys. Ed. program blossomed, and they tell a little-known story about the integration of the University of Alabama’s football team.
Turf War: Andrew Pernell’s Story
More than 40 years ago, Andrew Pernell helped to integrate the University of Alabama football team. The experience was a difficult one, and one he kept to himself for decades. Here’s a quick explanation of how his story came to light:
Turf War: A History of College Sports
In this episode of BackStory, the History Guys unpack the origins of college sports and the ways universities have justified athletics on campus. Peter, Ed, and Brian take us back to Amherst College in the 19th century, where the first collegiate Phys. Ed. program blossomed, and they tell a little-known story about the integration of the University of Alabama’s football team.
