55 Interesting Trivia Items Every Dedicated Sports Fan Should Know

Banning sports is such a strange concept. Why would an acting government try to ban people from doing something that’s fun and healthy at the same time? We’ll never know. Banning attempts have existed since the 15th century when the Scottish king tried banning golf. Yes, you read that correctly. Golf. 

Let’s go back to 1457. King James II was stressed out. Too many of his subjects enjoyed playing golf instead of practicing their archery. Why was this a big deal? King James II wanted his men to be in tip-top form because of the ongoing war with England. So, in a classic wet blanket fashion, James banned golf and football (aka soccer). Great idea, James.