British Sports History Robert Colls rises to the challenge of arguing the case for sports history as a serious academic subject, digging deep into its beginnings in the 1960s and winning with a wealth of scholarly works and skilled rhetoric. Robert Colls | Published in History Today Volume 65 Issue 4 April 2015 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Sport Popular articles Doc Holliday: The Perennial Sidekick Is it Possible to Forgive and Forget?