Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield College join to give Dunbar center new backboards

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...sible. “We couldn’t be more grateful to two wonderful assets in the city of Springfield, namely the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Springfield College, who have come together to fulfill Dunbar’s dream to have modern NBA-style backboards in our gymnas......today will go a long way in continuing and expanding Dunbar’s traditions,” he said. Doleva said the hall of fame “is very pleased to continue ... (Read Full Article)

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Basketball Hall of Fame readies for 2011 induction, enshrinement ceremonies

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...gg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print SCT_FEATURE_2_ROBACK_1682574.JPG The Republican photo Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will be hard-pressed to match the grandeur of last year’s Enshrinement, or even the year before. St......e dedication of a monument commemorating the birth spot of the game of basketball. IF YOU GO Event: Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement  Saturday – Hoops and Heroes Tournament begins at Springfield College  Sunday ... (Read Full Article)

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The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame remains a destination stop here in the Pioneer Valley

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The Basketball Hall of Fame has grown from humble beginnings on the campus of Springfield College, to the multi-million dollar shrine that sits on the banks of the Connecticut River, Home > My Wide......ollar shrine that sits on the banks of the Connecticut River, Home > My Wide World - MassLive.com > Basketball Hall of Fame The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame remains a destination stop here in the Pioneer Valley ... (Read Full Article)

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Viewpoint: Return of Tip-Off men's basketball tournament to Springfield a slam-dunk for Pioneer Valley economy

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...ational high school invitational, The Spalding Hoophall Classic, which takes place on the campus of Springfield College during the Martin Luther King Weekend in January. In 2011, the Hall of Fame and Springfield will welcome the top five nationally ranked high school teams and seven of the top ......han double that as the proximity of the various MAAC schools make Springfield an ideal destination. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ... (Read Full Article)

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Springfield College celebrates $8 million renovation of building where James Naismith once taught classes

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Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off returns for 12-team tournament

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The University of Massachusetts, American International and Springfield College will fall under the umbrella of this event, an unprecedented convergence of different men's basketb......of this event, an unprecedented convergence of different men's basketball levels in the modern era. Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off returns for 12-team tournament Published: Thursday, September 23, 2010, 8:50 AM Updated... (Read Full Article)

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World Basketball Festival, Hoops for Heroes thrill fans across Springfield

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Editorial: Springfield College honors spirit of James Naismith

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...nt hoopla befitting the man who gave America one of its most popular games. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Springfield College President Richard B. Flynn, and representatives of the Basketball Hall of Fame were on hand to celebrate the moment. So were several members of the Naismith family including a gr... (Read Full Article)

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Family members attend dedication of statue honoring basketball inventor James Naismith

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...d Stuart Naismith, grandson of Dr. Naismith. In the background are Michael Wallace, a member of the Springfield College Board, and Cheryl Naismith Ryder, also a great-granddaughter of Dr. Naismith. SPRINGFIELD - More th......ional YMCA Training School in Naismith’s Day, has always maintained a Naismith influence. The first Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened in 1968 on the college campus. More recently, however, a renaissance of Naismith interest ... (Read Full Article)

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National field nearly set for 2011 Spalding Hoophall Classic

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...f things go as planned, the top three players in the classes of 2011 and 2012 will take to court at Springfield College Jan. 14-17, along with many of the best teams in the country. “It’s said every year, but next year ......year, but next year could be the best year,” said Greg Procino, Manager of Awards and Events at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, which hosts ... (Read Full Article)

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2010 Hoophall Classic was a resounding success

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...of play the coaches are always looking for,” said Greg Procino, Manager of Awards and Events at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. “The top players want to play against the top players, and I think that ultimately brings out the ......uld be about: we should have the best teams with the best players playing against each other at the Hall of Fame.” And those best players and best ... (Read Full Article)

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Spalding Hoophall Classic to turn Springfield into nation's high school basketball capital

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Basketball shrine back in the game

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