It really is a beautiful set of words. Thank you. The illuminated plaque which has Grantland Rices poem attributed wrongly to Newbolt (Sir Henry Newbolt, not Cardinal Newman) is confusing how you played the game [Rice] with Play up! var useSSL = "https:" == document.location.protocol; This was mainstream American sports journalism in early 20th century terms. Paul Smith. Ive just sat and indulged every word and line. gads.src = (useSSL ? In todays dollars, thats about $1.5 million. For it isnt the score, and it isnt the prize Russells career includes one of the things Carolyn said makes the family most proud, his friendship with the late Ed Temple, who coached Tennessee State University track for 44 years and served twice as U.S. Olympic womens track coach, in 1960 and 1964. Meanwhile, scroll down to choose a story categorised by a country or a sport. Re poems we featured another poem called the Smiling Poem in Dec 2018 have a look as it makes a serious point about the POWER OF SMILING. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. But Left Guard Envy broke it up and stood him on his ear. I didnt bother about it one way or another.. This beautiful piece of art & poetry was framed and hung proudly in Peggys parents home. He got a one-on-one interview with Owens about his gold in the long jump and Hitlers decision to leave the premises rather than congratulate him. Post navigation. Many thanks Ann. And the courage to fight till youve won, With your permission Ill add it to this post plus post it on our facebook page etc. Henry Grantland Rice was born in 1880 in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and opted for journalism after graduating from Vanderbilt in 1901 and playing for the Vanderbilt baseball and football teams. // Many thanks for your clarification. Since you alerted me about him liking this verse and sharing it with you, I have discovered your fathers name pops up in many books and talks about Munster, Ireland and the Lions. var ue_id = "PTPHS3MESDKWDQ4ZK9G7"; So, with the sheepskin tucked beneath his arm in football style, Wonderful stuff. googletag.pubads().enableAsyncRendering(); Given the same chance, he has the white man lashed to the post., For context, another famous writer of the time, Paul Gallico, once wrote Louis was a magnificent animal (who) enters the arena with his keepers, and they soothe and fondle him and stroke him and whisper to him and then unleash him., Gallico also wrote of Didrikson, one of the greatest athletes of all time and the subject of earnest coverage from Rice, that she was motivated to outperform other women simply because she would not or could not compete with women at their own best game man snatching.. Rices 1924 account of Notre Dames win over Army in New York starts with the most famous paragraph in sports, before or since. Thanks very much. My poor Grandmashe raised those boys by herself during the depression. With very best wishes ~ Paul. Thank you for the correction. FYI I just posted a link to a video of an American basketball player Chris Herren, ex pro and recovering addict, and one who sees what sport is all about fun. Before leaving for service in World War I, he entrusted his entire fortune, about $75,000 (the equivalent of around $1.4 million today), to a friend. Economics, changing times and a faster pace of living, all led to the demise of this charming custom. If you put all youve got in your play; For the greatest reward that your efforts can bring, Across the field of play the dusk has come, the hour is late. I purchased it from an estate sale. In the book Juiced, Jose says "Steroids used correctly, will not only make you stronger and sexier, they will also make you healthier. My research suggests the plaque was produced by Shapleigh between 1897 to 1908. I am delighted with your information. Many thanks Mike. The tag on the back said, Jacob B. Downies Playing the Game Gibson Buzza Motto cir. The back says "To my sister, Ann, with love., Florence. When Bill woke up his scalp hung loose and knots adorned his head. 1920. I found a photo of one that looks just like mine online via another seller. Meanwhile the Independent newspaper (11 October 2007) endorsed this spirit of sportsmanship (and your father in particular): How did you find this? Only two things count at all from mountain to the sea 1 9 8 6 . Rice accepted the blame for putting "that much temptation" in his friend's way. //
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