History of Massachusetts Sports

Welcome to Your History of Massachusetts J-Term!

Explore the rich sports history and culture of Massachusetts sports. Use this guide to help you choose a topic, find reliable sources, and organize your research.

How Have Sports Shaped Massachusetts?

• Massachusetts may be a small state, but it has made a big impact on the world of sports. From inventing basketball and volleyball to hosting the Boston Marathon and developing the Boston Game—a precursor to American football—Massachusetts has shaped how sports are played, watched, and celebrated.
• This guide will help you explore the legacy of local teams, historic events, athletes, and innovations that make Massachusetts a national leader in sports.

Your Challenge:
Create a sports documentary about a local athlete, team, or event that helped shape sports history or culture in Massachusetts.