1962 How Basketball Began by LeGrand Henderson
Updated September 5, 2026
| Lot number | 18 |
| Auction | You Never Know Cleanout Sale |
| Date | September 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM MDT |
| Auction house | MC Auction House |
| Location | Ozark, 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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