While the 1972 Munich Games was struck with tragedy, it was the time when Mark Spitz made some unimaginable accomplishments by setting seven world records in the span of eight days.
Spitz took the world by storm when he won the gold medal in the 100- and 200-meter freestyle and butterfly events, the 4×100- and 4×200-meter freestyle relay, and the 4×100-meter medley relay. That was unbroken for 36 years until Michael Phelps came along.
Tiger Woods And His Pops
This picture shows golf legend Tiger Woods, and his father, Earl Woods. At the time, young Tiger was 15 years old and already making his mark in the golf world. He had just won the USGA Junior Amateur Championships.
On more than one occasion, Tiger expressed how his father was also his best friend, which is shown in this picture. Sadly, in 2006 his father passed away after battling cancer, which caused Tiger to take a short career hiatus. But he soon returned to the league and won 6 consecutive tour events, with 54 wins by the end of that season.
The Colorful Astros
Whether you were around for the 70s or have just seen the pictures that prove the decade happened, you’ll be aware that vibrant colors were the popular choice for everything from wallpaper to dresses and uniforms. Everything was bright, disco fever was rampant, and all the cool kids were cramming as much glitz and color as they could into literally every facet of their lives.
While it may be the fashion and music scenes that are most famous for embracing this iconic 70s trend, as it turns out, the sporting world was in on it too. The very first Houston Astros baseball team is a shining example of this color frenzy. With their array of bright white, yellow, orange, and gold, these uniforms definitely catch the eye. The black star and armbands add a touch of class to the wild colors. And those guys sure look like they’re having a blast in their getups.
Byron Nelson Sets An Impossible Record
When it comes to golf, not many can consistently maintain such records. Byron Nelson is a little different, however. In 1945, Nelson crushed it on the PGA tour and won 18 tournaments.
At this point in the game, he actually won 11 in a row. The closest to come to that winning streak was Tiger Woods, unfortunately for him, he has yet to beat that 1945 score.
Andre Agassi Never Broke A Sweat!
It seems even sports stars weren’t immune to being influenced by the trends of the time. Here, Andre Agassi is seen making his best George Michael impression on the court. Or is it Farrah Fawcett he’s going for? Whoever he was emulating, we really should cut him some slack. This picture was taken in 1988 (when Agassi was just 18 years of age), and long feathered hair was definitely in at the time.
While athletes certainly work up a sweat, as we saw with Flamin’ Mamie’s Bouffant Belles, that doesn’t mean they can’t hit it in style. So, next time you use “I just got back from the gym” as an excuse for looking sweaty and grungy, remember Agassi managed to maintain this perfectly coiffed look while performing at an elite level in front of a crowd of thousands.