Bernie Sanders played basketball with his grandchildren before claiming victory in the New Hampshire primary in 2016. CNN Newsource / cnycentral.com.
1. He Participated In Athletics In High School
Bernie Sanders spoke about how he participated in sports in high school because of his running skills. During high school, Bernie held the title of captain for the track cross country team. He also called himself a good basketball player and played the sport while he grew up in the community of Brooklyn, including for the high school team. When he won the Primaries in New Hampshire, Bernie proved he could still make a basket.
Where did we find this stuff? Here are our sources:
“What is CPC?” Congressional Progressive Caucus.
“Listen: Bernie Sanders Folk Album ‘We Shall Overcome.'” Daniel Nussbaum. Breitbart, February 2016.
“Watch Bernie Sanders’ Appearance in Terrible ’90s Movie.” Philip Bump, Chicago Tribune. February 2016.
“15 facts you didn’t know about Bernie Sanders.” Matt Levin, Chron. February 2016.
“The Day Bernie Got Me Off The Hook.” J. Brooke Aaker, Hartford Courant. February 2016.
“Bernie Sanders, The Early Years.” Michael Kruse, Politico Magazine. July 2015.