Loose Balls
The Short, Wild Life of the American Basketball Association
Book • 2007
Loose Balls is a definitive and widely respected history of the American Basketball Association (ABA).
The book tells the story of the ABA's nine seasons, from its inception in 1967 to its merger with the NBA in 1976.
It highlights the league's innovative style, including the introduction of the 3-point shot, the slam dunk contest, and the use of a red, white, and blue ball.
The narrative is woven from anecdotes and stories from key figures such as Julius Erving, Larry Brown, Moses Malone, and Bob Costas, among others.
The book also delves into the financial struggles, team relocations, and the constant rivalry with the NBA, making it a must-read for any basketball fan.
The book tells the story of the ABA's nine seasons, from its inception in 1967 to its merger with the NBA in 1976.
It highlights the league's innovative style, including the introduction of the 3-point shot, the slam dunk contest, and the use of a red, white, and blue ball.
The narrative is woven from anecdotes and stories from key figures such as Julius Erving, Larry Brown, Moses Malone, and Bob Costas, among others.
The book also delves into the financial struggles, team relocations, and the constant rivalry with the NBA, making it a must-read for any basketball fan.
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Recommended as an oral history of the ABA and a great cultural history of the 1970s.
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Recommended as a purely entertainment oral history about the history of the ABA.
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