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COVER STORY / COURTING FANS
2002
Overview
One becomes familiar here with the tale of Dr. [James Naismith] and his peach baskets. He was, in December 1891, a frustrated YMCA instructor straining his brain cells as he tried to devise an indoor game for rough, tough students tired of dull winter gym activities such as weight room and medicine ball workouts. Naismith came up with a plan which involved two cardboard boxes and a soccer ball. When the janitor could not find cartons, peach baskets were substituted. The rest is sports history. Lodging: Hilton Garden Inn, 800 W. Columbus Ave., next to hall of fame, 413-886-8000, doubles: $69-$199; Springfield Marriott, 1500 Main St., downtown Springfield, 413-781- 7111, doubles: $79-$165; Red Roof Inn, 1254 Riverdale St. (US5), exit 13A off I-91, 10 minutes from hall of fame, West Springfield, $47.99-$75.99. Photos by [Michael Schuman] - 1) The 246 enshrinees are honored with portraits on the third floor, top photo, 2) while above, a young girl tests her rebounding skills and 3) compares wingspans with a pro. 4) The new Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., has three levels, right, including a ground floor where you can shoot some free throws. Newsday Map / Linda McKenney - Area of detail - Springfield Massachusetts (not in text database).; COURTING FANS. At the new basketball hall of fame in Massachusetts, you can shoot hoops, call a game and learn some history. Cover Photo by Michael Schuman - Basketball Hall of Fame
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