A Brief History Of Cornhole By American Cornhole, Cornhole is a game where players toss bean bags at a raised platform with a hole, aiming to score points. Originating in the Midwest USA.
Where Cornhole Came From
Cornhole is a game where people throw bean bags at a board with a hole. It likely started in the Midwest USA. Some say Native Americans played a similar game long ago.
How It Grew in the 1900s
The modern game began in the 1940s. A man named Jebediah McGillicuddy from Kentucky helped make it popular. He made wooden boards and corn-filled bags. The name “cornhole” comes from the corn in the bags and the hole in the board.
Getting More Popular
For many years, cornhole was mostly played at family events and parties in some parts of the USA. In the 1980s and 1990s, more people started playing it.
Organized Games and Contests
In the early 2000s, groups like the American Cornhole Organization started making official rules. This led to more tournaments and contests.
Cornhole in Media
In the 2010s, social media helped make cornhole even more popular. Videos of cool throws got millions of views online.
Cornhole Today
Now, cornhole is played all over the USA and in other countries too. You can see it in bars, backyards, and even on TV sports channels.