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The rich basketball history of Syracuse, New York, unfolds through the lens of sports historian Mark Baker, who explores the evolution of the sport in the region. Beginning with its early, rudimentary days, the narrative highlights the founding of a nationally recognized team by Italian immigrant Danny Biasone and the invention of the 24-second clock. The book captures the deep-rooted passion of Syracuse residents for basketball, illustrating how this fervor has persisted and shaped the local culture surrounding the game.
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Basketball History in Syracuse:: Hoops Roots, Mark Allen Baker
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Basketball History in Syracuse:: Hoops Roots
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Allen Baker
- Publisher
- History Press
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9781596299832
- Category
- World history, Geography / Topography
- Description
- The rich basketball history of Syracuse, New York, unfolds through the lens of sports historian Mark Baker, who explores the evolution of the sport in the region. Beginning with its early, rudimentary days, the narrative highlights the founding of a nationally recognized team by Italian immigrant Danny Biasone and the invention of the 24-second clock. The book captures the deep-rooted passion of Syracuse residents for basketball, illustrating how this fervor has persisted and shaped the local culture surrounding the game.