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Happy Anniversary basketball
According to "The Oregonian" newspaper, today (Jan. 15) is the 111th anniversary of the day Dr. Naismith published the original rules of basketball. In the paper's humor column, it said "And officials in NBA games have been ignoring them ever since (unless the original rules allowed certain players to go, oh, a half-dozen steps without dribbling, in which case they've done a great job).
I think the column writer hit it right on the head. :rolleyes: Any of you throwing an anniversary party tonight? |
I'll be partying on the hardwood tonight.
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Misty Water Color Memories ...
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It's The Blue Line All The Way Around ...
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according to this link they were published January 15 1892...which by my math would be 121 years ago.
USA Basketball: Naismith's Original 13 Rules |
Math isn't a primary focus for Oregon journalists and editors.
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Of Course, They Never Listen To Anything That We Say ...
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Dr. Naismith started the men's basketball program at the University of Kansas (my mother's alma mater). Dr. Naismith is the only KU men's basketball coach to have a losing record for his time as HC and coached HoF KU coach Fog Allen who coached Adoph Rupp and Dean Smith (Wilt Chamberlin was a teammate of Smith's) during their playing days at KU, thereby connecting three of the most successful men's college basketball programs. Rock!! Chalk!! Jayhawk!! Kaaaaaaaaaaaay!! Uuuuuuuuuuuuu!! MTD, Sr. |
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