The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

DURING RECESS IN GRADE SCHOOL, WE WOULD PLAY THE GAME "RED
ROVER". TWO TEAMS ON OPPOSITE SIDES STAND HAND IN HAND. ONE
TEAM CHANTS, "RED ROVER, RED ROVER SEND "NAME" RIGHT OVER!"
THAT PERSON RUNS AND TRIES TO BREAK THE HAND CHAIN BETWEEB
TWO PEOPLE. IF HE IS SUCCESSFUL, HE TAKES A PLAYER BACK TO
HIS SIDE. IF HE IS UNSUCCESSFUL, HE MUST JOIN THE OPPOSITE
TEAM.

Where learned: OHIO ; BRYAN

Date learned: 09-16-1973