
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 wi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 291 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BasketballHistorySports | |||

Basketball’s first professional game was played in New Jersey in 1896, just five years after the game was invented. That is an incredibly short window. And the fouls were rough.
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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza... more
Larry Bird pulled out a performance for the ages in Game 5 of the first round of the 1991 NBA Playoffs. He suffered an injury to his face, but still found a way to perform.
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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Edi... more
Kareem Abdul-Jabber spent one season as an assistant coach at Alchesay High School, a Native American school. This is the story of that season where he learned as much as he taught the boys on the basketball team.
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Rick Loayza: Head researc... more
Bill Laimbeer was one of the biggest villains in NBA history. He was an easy player to hate if you were not a fan of the Detroit Pistons. However, he was a player who grew up with luxury and privilege in Southern California. So where did he develop h... more
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I listen to every new episode can’t get enough of this podcast!
This is the best basketball podcast ever!!!!!
I love that he has witnessed some of the history so he gives a better picture of what he is talking about. Another reason that I love this podcast is that each episode is so interesting. A third reason why I love this podcast is that I’m learning new facts about basketball every episode. In conclusion, this is why I love this podcast.
I love that he has witnessed some of the history so he gives a better picture of what he is talking about. Another reason that I love this podcast is that each episode is so interesting. A third reason why I love this podcast is that I’m learning new facts about basketball every episode. In conclusion, this is why I love this podcast.
This is the best basketball podcast ever!!!!!
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Content focuses on the rich and often overlooked history of basketball, sharing captivating stories from various eras, including the inception of the game in the 1890s to the 1940s formation of the NBA. The host passionately brings to life the narratives of notable figures and events, alongside the evolution of the sport itself. Episodes often highlight influential players, pivotal games, and cultural shifts, aiming to rekindle interest in basketball's legacy. This is likely to appeal to basketball enthusiasts as well as those interested in sports history, offering a unique blend of storytelling and historical insights.
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