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Originally posted by ChuckElias
Now that I think about it, maybe it was Chamberlain, b/c in Mikan's day, I think the backboards were all still fan-shaped. I don't really know for sure, tho.
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I've read George Mikan's biography, "Unstoppable" and there is no mention of this rule change. The book does mention other rule changes that were made due to Mikan so I have to surmise this change came after his playing days. Also - I think the rectangular backboard came way after he left the game.
I think the player that caused this change might have been Muggsy Bogues.
