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San Franciscans' were feeling pretty good about things in 1946. The war was over and its citizens continued to bask in the afterglow of V-J Day that heralded the beginning of a new era. Life was getting both sweeter and softer for the urbanites. Personal income was rising and new homes were selling faster than they could be built. The inhabitants of The City By The Bay enjoyed widespread full-time employment. The boom was on in new cars and, of course, babies. La Dolce Vita—the good life—that…

the number of stay-at-home fathers on the rise. Bobbie Black Bobbie Black was born November 29, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA. Her father George served in WWII in the Navy before marrying her mother Cecilia. George was a milkman who delivered fresh milk and cream to local residents and her mother worked part time as a sales clerk at Wanamaker’s Department Store in downtown Philadelphia. She has one sister and two nieces that she keeps in touch with who still lives in Pennsylvania. She was…

Some say American Football is the best sport in the world, read on to find why. American Football grew out from sports such as rugby and soccer and became popular on American college campuses around the late 1800s. Today, the most watched television in the united states the superbowl. The NFL has an annual revenue of $9 billion, with a profit of $1 billion dollars. In 1962 CBS paid $4.65 million in 1962 for the first exclusive rights to broadcast NFL games besides the NFL championship. American…

There are currently three hundred forty-nine Ronald McDonald houses in the world helping spread the love ("What We Do." Ronald McDonald House Charities. Ronald McDonald House Charities). The first Ronald McDonald House was created by Philadelphia Eagles football player Fred Hill ("History." Ronald McDonald House Charities Capital Region. McDonald's Corporation). The Ronald McDonald House allows families to stay close to their kids for little to no cost ("Frequently Asked Questions." Ronald…

It’s becoming faster paced and is based around wearing out your opponent. Coach Chip Kelly of the Philadelphia Eagles, and former National Champion with the Oregon Ducks, invented what is known today as West Coast style football(3). This West Coast style offense incorporates much diversification involving power run, pocket passing, and option run(3). The key…

In his high school years, Jerry became a popular sports role model, as he was captain of his high school football team and he developed a strong interest in the Eagle Scout. His athletic prowess as a Wolverine at the University of Michigan eared him the designation of Most Valuable Play. However, instead of following a professional football career that was offered by the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers…

Athletics have been an important factor of life for millennia. The olympics that began in Greece are evidence of that. Sports in general have been a historically important factor around the whole world. In America, certain sports are focused on throughout the year, including baseball and basketball. Although, in this age, no sport has affected the nation as much as football. Football is at the center of many people’s lives and is what can contribute to much of family gatherings and heartfelt…

critics go silent). Many other athletes have made the decision to join Kaepernick in protest of the anthem as well by holding a fist in the air or taking a knee as well. Another player to speak out about the protest is Malcolm Jenkins of the Philadelphia Eagles. Jenkins decided to join by taking a knee on Monday Night Football in Chicago. When asked about the issue Jenkins said “This issue is about the treatment of African Americans and minorities in this country, when you talk about social…

Kezar Stadium was the 49ers first home and where they played for the franchise's first 24-years. Viewed outside the prism of excitement, the stadium was an archaic and tattered one, in striking contrast to the stadiums they play in today. Kezar was designed by Willis Polk & Company and built in 1925 for $300,000. It was a place where the cold bite of the Pacific Ocean would cut right through you, chilling you to the bones. The city-owned stadium was nestled among tall oak trees and next to…

Mascots have caused much controversy dating back to the 20th century. The mascot causing the most controversy is the Native American. Other mascots such as Arabians, Irish, and African Americans to name a few also have issues with being derogatory and racist. There are two sides to the story: the side who think it’s honoring the minority races in America while others thinks it’s racist and dishonoring. The controversy of mascots seems to be a never ending battle that could very easily be argued…