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Foosball History

February 18th, 2009

There are many different stories on the origination of foosball. The general thought is that table soccer was created simultaneously by inventors from France and Germany in the 1920’s and 30’s.

One such story takes place during the Spanish Civil War when the poet and editor Alejandro Finisterre found himself in a hospital bed. During his recuperation, Alejandro became saddened by the bed ridden children he saw around him who were unable to play their beloved pastime of football (soccer as it is known in the U.S.). With the help of his friend Francisco Javier Altuna, a Basque carpenter, they constructed their first foosball table. Read the rest of this entry »

History of Foosball

November 5th, 2008

There are many different stories on the origination of foosball. The general thought is that table soccer was created simultaneously by inventors from France and Germany in the 1920’s and 30’s. Read the rest of this entry »