Decades In Sports

Television revolutionizes the way Americans enjoy sports, bringing games, especially from the NFL, into tens of millions of homes. Certain stars - Bill Russell, Joe Namath, Muhammed Ali, and Peggy Flemming - seem born for the camera.

As cultural and political movements grow across the United States, their impact on sports is undeniable. Women command a larger place on the American sports horizon, while free agency rebalances the dynamic between owners and players.