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Cornhole History
There are a few different
accounts of the game's origins. One tale involves a
nineteenth century Midwestern farmer by the name of
Jebediah McGillicuddy. Some firmly believe that this
individual concocted cornhole in his barn as a means of
passing time with friends and family.
There is no solid evidence to support either the
existence of Jebediah or the involvement of any
particular 1800s agriculturalist in the development of
cornhole, though.
The idea of someone named
Jebediah with an Irish surname inventing the game after
working the fields seems far-fetched to many.
We do know that the first documented corn hole games
popped up on the west side of Cincinnati. Corn hole
became a popular community and bar game in the area and
developed a local following. Eventually, the "East
Siders" caught on and baggo exploded across the city.
It became a popular
tailgating diversion at Cincinnati Bengals' games.
People making the trip into Cinci for NFL action saw the
game for the first time, grew interested, and helped in
its spread. |
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Cornhole or Corn Toss is similar to horseshoes except
you use wooden boxes called cornhole platforms or boards
and corn bags instead of horseshoes and metal stakes.
Contestants take turns pitching their corn bags at the
corn hole boards or platforms until a contestant reaches
the score of 21 points. A corn bag in the hole scores 3
points, while one on the platform scores 1 point.