When did the Mexican Wave originate? What is 33 in Bingo terminology? Who invented the first ever 'word cross'? Where is the best place to go noodling? And just how the hell do you Bog Snorkel?
In this world of highly paid professional sport, 'Fotheringham's Sporting Pastimes' is a look at a lighter side of sporting life and focuses on those sports and pastimes which have, and continue to be enjoyed, in a Corinthian spirit of cameraderie, joie de vivre and eccentricity.
Included are such delights as extreme ironing, underwater hockey, pigsticking, camel racing and cheese rolling. Traditional pursuits like pub and card games are also considered. As well as invaluable statistics and information, 'Fotheringham's Sporting Pastimes' is packed with anecdotes and quotes. In short, everything the dedicated sportsman needs.
- ISBN13 9781861059536
- Publish Date 26 October 2006
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 29 January 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Robson Books Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 160
- Language English