Vintage, Rare and VHTF Milford, CT Jai-Alai Fronton Postcard 4x6.

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The Vintage, Rare and VHTF Milford, CT Jai-Alai Fronton, 4"x6" Postcard Brand New, Mint & Excellent Condition. No Marks, No Tears, No Damages and Never Displayed. And No CTGIFTS Watermarks Images Will Be on Your Postcard. In 1977, Milford opened its very own Jai Alai court and the sport quickly became an obsession in this small town. However, many people don’t know what Jai Alai is, let alone that it was a very popular sport in Milford, Connecticut of all places. Jai Alai is known as the world’s fastest sport, originating in Basque Country, a region between Spain and France. The sport consists of several players launching a ball across a long, three walled room, called a cancha, wearing basket gloves known as cestas, with ball speeds reaching 185 mph. The goal is to score seven points: to score a point, you must throw the ball in such a way that your opponent cannot catch the ball. Jai Alai, for many years, was only played in Basque Country, but it moved to America in the 70s. The first court opened in St. Louis and courts would soon open in Florida, one of the most popular places to play Jai Alai in America. In 1977, Milford Jai Alai was founded and quickly became a hotspot for Jai Alai players across the world. Famous players from Europe would live in Milford and play during the summers, and when winter came around, they would play in Miami. In fact, Milford was such a popular spot to play Jai Alai that the 1998 Jai Alai World Series was held here. Betting on Jai Alai was so popular that during Milford Jai Alai’s opening weekend, $470,979 was bet. And the Milford Jai Alai closed in 2001. But, in its short time in this small Connecticut town, Jai Alai had won a special place in the hearts of everyone in Milford. And Now you can Relive those Special Memories with the Rare Collectible Postcard. Great For Framing, Displaying or Gifting.