The Mystery of the Black Bands on the Goalposts? and Other Stories
My History Can Beat Up Your Politics - A podcast by Bruce Carlson
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A few 'leftover' stories from the previous episode on the World Cup in Argentina, 1978. One story about the black bands that were on the goalposts has been challenged by Argentine newspapers, Reddit threads and other sources. Although there is a story that it was there to remind people of the victims, we probably have to write this one off to urban legend, as the original source could not be found to verify it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices