Sports Superstitions: Luck, Rituals & Winning

Join speaker Meg Wastie for a lively and entertaining look at the strange—and often hilarious—rituals athletes swear by in their quest to win. From quirky habits to deeply held beliefs, discover how superstition has played a surprising role in sports history.

You’ll hear stories like:

• The player who set his alarm for 33 minutes past the hour—and even scheduled his wedding for 3:33 pm.
• The champion who dominated his sport while hiding a secret beneath his baggy shorts.
• The legendary athlete nicknamed “Mr. Vomit,” whose pre-game routine kept trainers on standby with a bucket.

Full of fascinating anecdotes and unexpected humor, this program will change the way you think about what it takes to win.

Meg was an English and Drama teacher at Columbia High School in Maplewood for 32 years.  She then served as Curator of Education at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts in Madison for 15 years.  She currently presents programs to schools, senior and adult groups, and public organizations.

This program is made possible with the support of The Friends of the Livingston Public Library.