100 Sporting Events You Must See Live by Blogger Tiffany Norris
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Robert Tuchman runs a company that specializes in sports event travel. Who better than to compile a list of the top 100 events to see live?
What a daunting task! Of course, he admits, there will be omissions, and people will wonder why a particular event did or didn’t make the list and why it was ranked as it did.
Yes, Tuchman not only culled 100 must-see events, but he also ranked them.
OK, I know you’re all dying to know: #1–The Masters.
Already I have a disagreement!
I would have put the Iron Bowl at #1, which Tuchman only ranks as #41. But at least he suggests seeing it in Tuscaloosa.
Check back in with me Monday, and I’ll have an interview(!) with Tuchman about the book and his process.
Meanwhile, if you’re a sports fan, this is a must-read.
Traveling to a sporting event makes the intangible tangible. People long for an interactive experience.
And Tuchman describes that whole experience in the book, listing quotes about the events, their significance, history, and, of course, travel and tourist suggestions for the cities themselves.
The list is about the entire experience and not just the sporting event itself.
What else is on the list? No-brainers such as the Super Bowl, World Series and Final Four. But you’ll also find non-mainstream entertainment like Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, the Westminster Dog Show and the X Games (although that was an honorable mention) and plenty of international options as well.
Again…sports fans? Read it. You’ll love scouring it to find if your favorite event is included and, if so, what is said about it. And don’t forget–the interview is coming Monday.
