Send us Fan Mail Why is a rugby ball oval? Or an American Football? Or Aussie Rules for that matter? The answer begins with a Victorian tragedy, a massive pile of pig organs, and an inventor the sports world completely forgot. In this episode, we unearth the bizarre and heartbreaking history of Richard Lindon—the 19th-century English cordwainer (shoemaker) who quite literally shaped modern sports. Long before billion-dollar stadiums and synthetic gear, rugby balls were made from real,...
