1967 Grand National ~ Foinavon's Victory On April 8, 1967, an underdog accomplished the impossible through a legendary turn of events. Grand National winner Foinavon defied an outsider rank and 100-to-1 odds to take home the first-place prize.With a tendency to fall and a history of lackluster jumping, Foinavon seemed like a hopeless choice from the very start. A notoriously laid back horse, he once partook of a grassy snack after an...... Similar Editorial : National Savings by Ray Prince. | Source : Kayaking Trip
Ireland's Sporting Passion - Gaelic Football Gaelic football is a 15 a side ball and goal game and it does appear to be a cross between rugby and soccer. Although claimed to be as old as Hurling the first historical references to the game appear around 1527. The pitch is usually 137m long and 82m wide goal post at each end similiar in style to rugby post each side consist of three full forwards, three half forwards, two midfields and three...... Similar Editorial : Think Passion First by Norri. | Source : Baseball Catchers