Henry Winkler is back at it again, digging into America’s wild past with a new episode of Hazardous History with Henry Winkler. This Sunday, July 6, at 10:03 PM ET on History, “Very Extreme Sports” takes a hard look at how dangerous early American athletics truly were—making today’s “extreme” look rather tame.
Winkler, with his usual zest, leads viewers through the unexpected evolution of sports in the United States. Forget padded fields and strict rules; the early days were a chaotic free-for-all where peril was often part of the game. This episode sets out to explain just how much these early forms of play lacked the safety measures and careful regulations we now take for granted.
The eight-episode series thrives on Winkler’s engaging style, which helps make history accessible and fun. “Very Extreme Sports” digs into the raw stories and forceful personalities that shaped the country’s sporting landscape, reminding us that sports always had a rough edge. This is history, yes, but it comes with a strong hint of “don’t try this at home.”
