Sports were a major highlight once the war was over. Even sports that had before ceased to obtain the public's eye, were now being recognized due to promoters seeing an opportunity to get money and fame. Sports that grew and were very noticed included baseball, tennis, golf, swimming, football, and boxing.
The media made sure that sports caught the public's attention and made way for stadiums and fields to be built in order to watch these sports. It also helped the salaries of these sports starts to raise. The star athletes from the 1920's are still know today from their amazing skills and abilities. People today may still hear of Babe Ruth in baseball, or Jack Dempsey in boxing.
Publicity from sports back then, opened a path for future sports that are still played today and you still hear people comparing today's star athletes to the ones back then.
The media made sure that sports caught the public's attention and made way for stadiums and fields to be built in order to watch these sports. It also helped the salaries of these sports starts to raise. The star athletes from the 1920's are still know today from their amazing skills and abilities. People today may still hear of Babe Ruth in baseball, or Jack Dempsey in boxing.
Publicity from sports back then, opened a path for future sports that are still played today and you still hear people comparing today's star athletes to the ones back then.