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Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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The Love and Legacy of Basketball in Indiana

This chapter delves into Indiana's profound connection with basketball, tracing its origins from the introduction by Reverend Nicholas McKay to its rapid spread throughout the state. It pays tribute to Chuck Taylor, a local ex-basketball player turned shoe salesman, and highlights the establishment of the Indiana basketball Hall of Fame, which celebrates the state's basketball fervor and showcases influential Hoosiers like Larry Berg.

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