Slight OT - why is vintage (pre 1950ish) Basketball so cheap

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06-21-2022, 05:47 PM

Snapolit1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Good point Peter,
I also think basketball folks aren't historically inclined like the other 3 sports.

Have to confess, I've been in and out of baseball fandom at different points in my life and the first time I heard Mikan's name was on this board a few years ago.

I've seen the crack a few times that many of the hoops players in the old days were firemen and plumbers. Untrue and insulting, but does reflect the sentiment among many fans today.

Last edited by Snapolit1; 06-21-2022 at 05:50 PM.

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