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How Volleyball got started! Thanks to the inventor of basketball
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Did you know the game we all love was born as an alternative to basketball?
In this clip, George Mulry , Executive Director of the @ivhfofficial , takes us back to the origins of volleyball and explains how William G. Morgan created the sport in 1895, inspired in part by the work of his friend and fellow @ymca instructor James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. Their vision helped shape two of the world's most popular sports and created a lasting legacy that continues to inspire athletes today.
It's a fascinating piece of volleyball history every fan should know!
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