1962 How Basketball Began by LeGrand Henderson

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number18
AuctionGarage Sale Clean-Out Auction – Bargains Galore!
DateAugust 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT
Auction houseMC Auction House
LocationOzark, Missouri

Vintage hardcover copy of How Basketball Began by LeGrand Henderson, published by Abingdon Press in 1962. This illustrated children's history book tells the story of the invention and early development of basketball, making it an appealing collectible for basketball enthusiasts, sports historians, and vintage juvenile book collectors. This copy features the original illustrated boards with a basketball-themed design and decorative endpapers. It also bears ownership markings from the Westminster Library, First Presbyterian Church, Aurora, Missouri, adding a unique piece of local provenance.

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