Three Stricks to American History

"Take me out to the ball game. Take me out with the crowd,” this song typically sung by Jack Norworth and by many other Americans during many Major League Baseball games. It is the song that many young boys remember as they are sitting with their fathers, while clutching on to their bag of peanuts. Although, football has been said to be quite enjoyable, it does not take away from baseballs constitutional history and its upstanding popularity to many Americans.
 “Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball” (Jacques Barzun). Baseball dating back to the early 1800’s would grow with the country, seeing all the hardships from civil war, labor issues, and urbanization. Being a domestic sport it allows people of average height or weight to play. Baseball is also known as easygoing and slow pace, bring relaxation to those playing it and those who watch. Conversely, football which started in mid-1800, is more aggressive in its standards, speed and height are key elements to the game. Football is a more physical sport which focuses on its more violent behavior and its fast paced play.  
Baseball represents the nation’s history, the pride and passion of America. It has bound all citizens with one common interest for over one hundred years. Being that it brings everyone no matter what their size together and able to enjoy a slow pace game which allows them to escape from everyday lives.