The Street Was Our Playground

Every generation of children has learned to play games that were handed down to them from the previous generation.The "Great Generation" (born in the early 20th century) were off to war, but left a legacy of games that had a profound effect on those children left behind.

There were very few formal programs offering competitive games and facilities so the younger boys and girls had to fend for themselves.They developed rules, procedures,teams, playing fields and equipment necessary to play th...