Course Details
974: The (World) Cup Runneth Over: The History of the World's Greatest Sporting Event
July 6-10
11:45 AM -
1:15 PM
In-Person
It is a World Cup Summer in the US (and Canada and Mexico), and what better way to celebrate than to take an OLLI class on the history, traditions, and culture of the most popular sporting event in the world! This class, taught by a former Division III college player, high school coach and history teacher, and lifelong fan will take a deep dive into the history of the World Cup - the tournament’s greatest players, teams, goals, controversies, and cultural/historical moments. Whether you are a lover of the “beautiful game,” or a novice just looking to pick up some tidbits for your summer cocktail party or barbecue, this class is for you!
Class Type: Lecture and Discussion
Class Format: In-Person
Hours of Reading: Less than 1 hour/session
Study Group Leader(s):
Carlos AnguloCarlos Angulo is a retired lawyer and History teacher. He is a former Division III soccer player and high school coach who counts among his fondest childhood memories attending New York Cosmos games with 75,000 other fans in the mid-1970s.