Lobos forward Khadijah Shumpert demonstrates her pre-game superstition at the Davalos Training Center Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. Khadijah’s ritualistic superstition involves her washing her hands five times before setting foot on the court.
The wide world of sports is a magical place. So much so, in fact, that obsessive-compulsive tendencies rule its world. A plethora of fans, sports information directors and, of course, the players themselves, have rituals they endure in order to facilitate a positive energy toward their respected teams.
Superstition in sports has been around for decades. Tracing back to ancient tales, timeless traditions, and of course longstanding curses, the majestic ambiance has a rightful place in every arena, field or ballpark.