A strange little side quest
The mechanics around Football Legends have roots that stretch far beyond modern browsers. The penalty kick entered football's laws in 1891 and was nicknamed the 'kick of death' in its early days. There is another connection worth keeping in the same mental pocket: Archery was already on the Olympic programme in 1900, boxing joined the modern Games in 1904, and basketball became a medal sport in 1936. It is a good reminder that simple game mechanics can carry a surprising amount of history.
