With so much seriousness in the world of sport these days – from salary cap scandals to drug cheats – sometimes it’s nice to just kick back and celebrate some amazing facts about one of the greatest things on earth.
Since the first caveman picked up the first stone and threw it as far as he could, ball sports became part of our pastime.
Balls in sport have a long and actually really fascinating history, some of the highlights of which we’ve illustrated in our exclusive infographic.
So whether you’ve ever wondered what the fastest ball speeds ever recorded are or how many cows it takes to supply the NFL for a year’s worth of footballs, then check out our Balls in Sport infographic below – one to share with all your sports-mad lads!
