Playing with God

Religion and Modern Sport

William J. Baker

    List of Illustrations

    Introduction

    1. Old Gods and Games

    2. The Road to Brawnville

    3. Praying and Playing in the YMCA

    4. Sweetening the Gospel with Sport

    5. When Dixie Took a Different Stand

    6. God and Country Games

    7. For God, the Gipper, and the Green

    8. Sunday Games

    9. Playing on the Fringe

    10. Making a Pitch for Jesus

    11. Athletes for Allah

    12. Teammates and Soul Mates

    13. Gods and Games Today

    Notes

    Acknowledgments

    Index

  • Cover: Playing with God

William J. Baker is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Maine.