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American football and gridiron football more generally also has its origins in the. Published by the university of illinois press, the journal seeks to promote the study of all aspects of the history of sport. They enjoy tremendous popularity but more important they are vehicles for transmitting such values as justice, fair play, and teamwork. Historically, black women in sports faced double discrimination due to their gender and race. There are also some mixed listopias that include both history and historical fiction.
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