Figure 1.--As soccer became popular in America during the 1970s, boys commonly wore tube socks with colored bands as part of the uniform. Tube socks were also popular in basketball.

Sports are probably more important in America than in other country. American sports like sports all over the world have been influenced by the sports developed in Britain, in part at public (exclusive private) schools. American sports, reflecting the relative isolation of the United States in the 19th century, developed in a different direction than in most other countries. As a result, soccer is not a major proffessional sport in the United States--although since the 1970s it is commonly played by children. The principal sports played in America Baseball, basketball, and football) are exclisuively played in America or in a small number of other countruies. The one important American professional team sport played internationally is Canada. American teams, however, mostly play other American teams or Canadian teams.

Created: Septmber 22, 2003
Last updated: Septmber 22, 2003