Examining the specific technical instruments and methodologies bridging sports history and digital humanities.
Text Analysis & N-Grams:
Utilizing tools like Google Books Ngram Viewer or Voyant Tools to track the evolution of athletic terminology (e.g., how terms like “sports analytics,” “amateurism,” or specific tactical names appear across century-long sports journalism archives).
Geospatial Mapping (GIS):
Integrating platforms such as ArcGIS or Neatline to map the geographic expansion of franchise locations, stadium builds, or the migration patterns of historically significant athletes.
Network Analysis:
Applying software like Gephi to map relationships, front-office connections, or coaching trees across decades of professional and collegiate sports.