Spiritual Roots of Basketball: Truett Chapel Sparks Connection with Basketball Founde

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11:32a, 6/15/23

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In 1891, James Naismith invented basketball as part of his goal "to win men for the Master through the gym." 🏀✝️

130+ years later, Naismith's last surviving grandson was so inspired by a Baylor lecture ("Jesus & James Naismith") that he had to visit BU:https://t.co/yTEUidnxmv
— Baylor University (@Baylor) June 15, 2023

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8:43a, 6/17/23

Thanks for sharing. I did not know this about Naismith & the origins of the game.

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5:01p, 6/19/23

Very cool.

Scott Drew must have needed an extra dose of ADHD meds for this meeting.