CLEAN : Sotheby's presents first ever regatta trophy oars, from 1852

The video discusses the first intercollegiate sports event in the U.S., a rowing contest between Harvard and Yale in 1852. It highlights the significance of the event in American sports history and its political aspect, with Franklin Pierce presenting the prize. The video also mentions the upcoming auction of related memorabilia and potential interest from alumni and collectors.

What was the significance of the rowing contest between Harvard and Yale in 1852?

• It was the first time Franklin Pierce participated in a sports event.

• It was the first professional sports event in America.

• It was the first rowing contest in the world.

• It marked the beginning of intercollegiate sports competitions.

Who presented the prize to the winner of the first Harvard-Yale rowing contest?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Franklin Pierce

Why might American collectors be interested in the auction of the prize oars?

• They represent a significant moment in American sports history.

• They belonged to a famous athlete.

• They are made of gold.

• They were used in a famous movie.

Which modern college sports rivalry is mentioned as a continuation of the tradition started by the Harvard-Yale contest?

• Stanford vs. Cal in football

• Harvard vs. Princeton in rowing

• UNC vs. Duke in basketball

• MIT vs. Harvard in chess

What is the connection between the 1852 Harvard-Yale contest and today's college sports?

• It was the first event to have a mascot.

• It set the precedent for college sports rivalries.

• It was the first event to sell tickets.

• It was the first televised sports event.