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55 Fun Facts About Pickleball
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Pickleball has taken the world by storm, growing rapidly in popularity across all ages. But how much do you really know about this fun and fast-paced sport? Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious newbie, here are 55 fascinating facts about the game that's sweeping the nation—pickleball!
Pickleball Origins: Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, by three dads—Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum—who wanted to create a fun game for their families.
Name Mystery: Despite the quirky name, pickleball wasn’t named after pickles!
One popular theory is that it was named after the Pritchard family's dog, Pickles. However, Joan Pritchard (Joel's wife) claimed the name referred to a "pickle boat" in rowing—a boat of mismatched rowers.
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Pickleball Origins: Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, by three dads—Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum—who wanted to create a fun game for their families.
Name Mystery: Despite the quirky name, pickleball wasn’t named after pickles!
One popular theory is that it was named after the Pritchard family's dog, Pickles. However, Joan Pritchard (Joel's wife) claimed the name referred to a "pickle boat" in rowing—a boat of mismatched rowers.
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