<p>the Aztecs had a version of soccer basketball (using the heads of defeated emeny. I know the mayans at chichen itza had something like that. I have stood on the field. The bizarre part to me in their tradition was the winning captain was sacrificed. I can see their draft day. "I'll take the man with no legs." "Give me Paul the portly". "Blind Pete get over here with us.</p>
<p>This site suggest it may not have been the captains but that's what our well paid guide said. ;)</p>