Abe Saperstein and the American Basketball League, 1960-1963 The Upstarts Who Shot for Three and Lost to the NBA |
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| Author:
| Nelson, Murry R. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-7244-4 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2013 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95USD $3.00 |
Book Description:
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Examines the American Basketball League and its short-lived history, beginning with its conception in 1959-60 and its two seasons of play, 1961-1963. The league was the first to use a trapezoidal, wider lane and a 30-second shot clock, as well as the 3-point shot.
Examines the American Basketball League and its short-lived history, beginning with its conception in 1959-60 and its two seasons of play, 1961-1963. The league was the first to use a trapezoidal, wider lane and a 30-second shot clock, as well as the 3-point shot.