Essay Archive - Sports in Canada in the 1920s
Sports in Canada in the 1920s
Sports in the 1920's in Canada centered on participation. Anyone
who had the skill could participate. Amateur sports such as hockey,
football, baseball, lacrosse, etc. flourished due to the influx of many
talented players. The twenties were Canada's golden age of sport. Many
sports, such as hockey, football, and baseball, were becoming all
professional. The sports heroes of the decade were amateurs. They often
came out of nowhere to capture the headlines, medals, and world records.
The greatest multi-sport ....
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