THE SPORTING LIFE
By Fred Hobson
 The Southerner, George Fitzhugh of Virginia wrote in 1860, was a natural athlete. His athleticism came from the many hours he spent outdoors, riding, shooting, and working—unlike the poor Yankee drudge, wan and pale and emaciated, who spent his hours in libraries, laboratories, factories, and counting-houses. Dear Friends: We are proud to introduce “Alabama Heritage...from the Vault,” a bonus feature for our web-enabled customers. Once a quarter or so, we will resurrect Alabama Heritage articles from the past, some from back issues that have not been available for years. This summer, in honor of our twentieth anniversary, we decided to choose an article from the very first issue—Summer 1986. And with football season upon us, what could be more appropriate than Fred Hobson’s “The Sporting Life”—a lively look at the southerner’s obsession with athletic competition. Please enjoy this treat, and pass it along to friends who might not be on our email list yet. If you have suggestions for old favorites that should be resurrected, you can contact me at Donna.Cox@ua.edu. May football weather come early! Donna Cox Editor, Alabama Heritage |
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