Anejodi

On the day of Anejodi, we are faced with a very important topic that deserves to be addressed and discussed in detail. The impact that Anejodi has had on our lives is undeniable and its relevance is indisputable. Throughout history, Anejodi has been the subject of numerous studies, debates and reflections, which demonstrates its significance in different areas and contexts. In this article, we will delve into the world of Anejodi, exploring its many facets and analyzing its influence on our current society. In order to offer a complete and objective view, we will examine different points of view and arguments, in order to enrich our understanding of Anejodi and its implications.

Anejodi, illustrated by the explorer Jacques le Moyne in 1591

According to the Cherokee Nation, Anejodi is a sport played between two even teams who compete over control of a ball which is used to strike a target on top of a pole. Anejodi is the oldest known team sport in North America,[1] having been first documented by French artist and explorer, Jacques LeMoyne in 1591, after he observed the sport being played by the Timucua People of present-day Florida in the United States. LeMoyne illustrated the sport being played with a description that reads as follows, "The young men, they played a certain ball game in the following manner. A post was erected in the middle of an area, and the one who managed to hit the target on top with a ball was awarded a prize" (Library of Congress). Anejodi was also memorialized in a 20-foot-tall bronze statue in Oklahoma in the United States.[2]

Anejodi was reestablished as an American tradition in 1942 by Charles "Rip" Engle, a D1 Hall of Fame football and basketball coach, based on historical art and descriptions of the sport. Engle used the sport to condition American World War 2 service men and women at Brown University. Engle's legacy is carried on by ANGLEBALL USA & Worldwide which manufactures Anejodi equipment to Engle's specifications, in the United States.[3]

References

  1. ^ "0009820 - FLORIDA NATIVE AMERICANS: SPORTS, 1591. Colored engraving by Theodor de Bry after a now lost drawing by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues". Granger. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
  2. ^ "Small wonders - TulsaPeople - April 2011 - Tulsa, OK". www.tulsapeople.com. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
  3. ^ "ANGLEBALL USA & Worldwide - The Official Home of ANGLEBALL". ANGLEBALL USA & Worldwide - The Official Home of ANGLEBALL. Retrieved 2017-07-22.