From Kickoff to Consumer Culture: Teaching the History of Football

Send us Fan Mail What can football teach us about American history? In this episode of Teaching History Her Way, I sit down with historian John Laub to explore the fascinating connections between consumerism, sports, and identity in the United States. Together, we trace how football grew from a college pastime into a cultural and commercial powerhouse, shaping and reflecting everything from television advertising to corporate sponsorships. John shares primary sources teachers can bring into t...