I grew up in a small town and attended an even smaller school. The only organized team sports offered were baseball and basketball.
I played neither in an organized fashion.
Television helped me discover the universe of sports that lie outside my direct experience. Inspired a too-tall girl to tumble when Nadia hit her perfect 10′s in gymnastics. Created a passion for ice skating in a Southern gal who didn’t often see snow. Made an avid golf and tennis fan out of a someone with no obvious hand-eye coordination.
Took a non-athlete…and gave them a passion for sport.
Despite all its evils, its shortcomings, its failings — today I celebrate television for bringing me athletics in all its many forms….and showing me the world outside my small town at the same time.
The Olympics Opening Ceremonies are tonight, baby!
Can. Not. Wait.
Bring it, London.
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Sporting chance
I grew up in a small town and attended an even smaller school. The only organized team sports offered were baseball and basketball.
I played neither in an organized fashion.
Television helped me discover the universe of sports that lie outside my direct experience. Inspired a too-tall girl to tumble when Nadia hit her perfect 10′s in gymnastics. Created a passion for ice skating in a Southern gal who didn’t often see snow. Made an avid golf and tennis fan out of a someone with no obvious hand-eye coordination.
Took a non-athlete…and gave them a passion for sport.
Despite all its evils, its shortcomings, its failings — today I celebrate television for bringing me athletics in all its many forms….and showing me the world outside my small town at the same time.
Can. Not. Wait.
Bring it, London.
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Posted in Commentary, Entertainment, Life, Olympics, Sports, Television, TV
Tagged baseball, basketball, commentary, golf, gymnastics, hand-eye coordination, ice skating, life, London, Nadia Comaneci, Olympics, organized teams, small school, small town, Southern gal, sporting chance, Sports, team sports, Television, tennis, TV