The Telstar - Episode 3
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Welcome to Soccer FC: Fandom & Culture. This is an exploration of soccer fandom and culture for new fans. Because there’s more to soccer than what happens on the field.
This episode answers the question: Why are so many drawings and illustrations of soccer balls the same?
Your host is Wright Seneres, soccer aficionado and podcast host (Princeton Spark, Effect Pedal, Hip Hop Movie Club).
Credits:
Many thanks to Alice Seneres.
Soccer FC is a MeteorWright production. Produced and edited by Wright Seneres. Theme music is "Lucky Day (2014 Demo)" by The Meritocracy.
Check out our website: soccerfc.co, for all Soccer FC content.
Sources:
Turning Point: The Original Goal of Soccer's Iconic Black-and-White Ball Design - 99% Invisible
The adidas Telstar begins ball chain
How World Cup TV coverage has changed since the 1950s
When Football Went Global: Televising the 1966 World Cup
Remembering Argentina 1978: The Dirtiest World Cup Of All Time
The Surprising Reason Soccer Balls Are Black and White
Why Are Soccer Balls Made of Hexagons? - SportsRec
The original 32 panel ball construction
The Science Behind The World Cup Ball : NPR
The Times, the 1966 World Cup, and a Different Era of Sports Journalism
How the 1970 World Cup in Mexico changed the face of global soccer forever
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