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Basketball History 101

I am your author and host, Rick Loayza. This is the blog and podcast where we bring to life some of the forgotten stories from basketball history. I love basketball. I love watching it. I love reading about it. I love learning about its history. I am, for all intents and purposes, a basketball junkie. I’ve coached all three of my kids in youth basketball. In fact, I still coach my youngest each winter. Something just happened to me when I was 11 where I was bitten by the basketball bug. And starting

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Episode 193 - 5 Basic Principles

Basketball History 101 ·

2024/04/23

James Naismith invented the game in 1891. In doing so, he followed 5 basic principles for developing his idea. We go through those five principles today and show that they are still being used today in modern form.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisherMUSIC"The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa"Horizons" by RoaSPORTS HISTORY

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Episode 192 - Elgin Baylor's Retirement

Basketball History 101 ·

2024/04/16

Elgin Baylor retired in 1971 due to his diminishing skills. However, the timing could not be worse for Baylor. The day that he retired, the Lakers started their famous 33-game winning streak and went on to win the championship...CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisherMUSIC"Disco Funk" by Jam Morgan"Horizons" by RoaSPORTS HISTORY

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Episode 191 - The Lost Teams, pt. 3

Basketball History 101 ·

2024/04/09

In today’s episode we cover the Detroit Falcons, Pittsburgh Ironmen, and the Indianapolis Jets. All three teams only lasted a single season in the NBA. They were all dysfunctional and struggled for wins and fans, leading to their eventual demises...CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisherMUSIC"1940's Slow Dance" by Doug Maxwell"Horizons" by RoaSPORTS HISTORY

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Episode 190 - Red Auerbach, pt. 3

Basketball History 101 ·

2024/04/02

Today, we conclude our story on Red Auerbach and his 16 champions, which is more than anyone else in NBA history. From his 8-year championship run on the 1960s to his rebuilding of championship teams in the 1970s and 1980s, we cover the conclusion of his time with the Celtics.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisherMUSIC"1940's Slow Dance" by Doug Maxwell"Horizons" by RoaSPORTS HISTORY

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Episode 189 - Red Auerbach, pt. 2

Basketball History 101 ·

2024/03/26

In Part 2 of our story, we share how Auerbach became the coach of the Boston Celtics. The Celtics had never had a winning season in their history before hiring Auerbach. That changed quickly.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisherMUSIC"1940's Slow Dance" by Doug Maxwell"Horizons" by RoaSPORTS HISTORY

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Episode 188 - Red Auerbach, pt. 1

Basketball History 101 ·

2024/03/19

Red Auerbach is arguably the most influential coach in NBA history. He grew up in Brooklyn as the son of Jewish immigrants, and he was obsessed with basketball. It was the only thing that mattered to him. Join as we follow his story from his upbringing to his first job in the NBA with the Washington Capitols.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisherMUSIC"1940's Slow Dance" by Doug Maxwell"Horizons" by RoaSPORTS HISTORY

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Episode 187 - The Dean Tolson Exclusive: A Retired...

Basketball History 101 ·

2024/03/12

Dean Tolson, former Seattle SuperSonic, has an incredibly powerful story of being illiterate through his professional playing days before going back to earn his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees as an adult. He now speaks to thousands of kids on the value of an education.Click here to purchase Tolson's book, Power Forward: My Journey from Illiterate NBA Player to a Magna Cum Laude Master's Degree!Click here to go to Tolson's website!CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza:

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BBH Moments Special - LeBron's 40k Points

Basketball History 101 ·

2024/03/06

LeBron James just reached 40,000 regular-season career points. In order to commemorate this living moment in basketball history, Rick discusses the guys that first reached 10k, 20k, and 30k points, as well as what would be required in order for LeBron's record to ever be broken...CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisherMUSIC"Broken" by AJ PRO"Horizons" by RoaSPORTS HISTORY

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Episode 186 - Basketball's Sheriffs: The Lawmakers of...

Basketball History 101 ·

2024/03/05

In the early 1900s, basketball was at risk of branching off and developing into very different versions of the game all over the world. If it had not been for the early rules committee, who oversaw the game's development and ensured its safety, the game could have developed into different sports in different parts of the world. Because of their efforts, we have one game which allowed for it to become a global phenomenon.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor,

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