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History of Pickleball: More Than 50 Years of Fun!
History of Pickleball: More Than 50 Years of Fun! is the first book to fully document pickleball's rise from a family game to America's fastest growing sport. You'll read about pickleball's origins on Bainbridge Island, its hotly debated name, the development of the USAPA, pickleball pioneers and plenty of intriguing accounts from major figures in the industry. If you want to know everything you can about this amazing sport, you'll want to explore the details within!
History of Pickleball: More Than 50 Years of Fun! not only touches on the major milestones in pickleball history, but it provides an informed lens from which to view them as well. The book is written by top player Jennifer Lucore and her mother, Beverly Youngren, who also provide helpful commentary about the stories they share.
History of Pickleball: More Than 50 Years of Fun! is a must-have for those who love pickleball and want to understand its origins and modern day popularity.
Reviews (11)
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Informative History on Pickleball
Feb 22, 2022
This is a well-written account on the history of Pickleball. Jennifer Lucore and her mother, Beverly Youngren, put in countless hours of research.
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Book
Jul 6, 2021
What a treasure. This book has it all, history, humor, and insider information. Great job to the mother-daughter duo that wrote it. I could not put the book down.
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Pickleball Product Review
Mar 23, 2020
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Valentine gift for my wife
Feb 10, 2020
My wife is hooked on pickleball and she has too much jewelry. This book is perfect for the gal that has everything. I know she will love it because the reviews are great.
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Thank you!!
Feb 10, 2020
A big thanks to Jennifer and her mom Beverly to research, interview, and write a book about history of pickleball. I learned so much!
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Great Gift
Feb 10, 2020
I loved reading this book. I will be giving as gifts to all my other pickleball friends, it's a keeper!
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Interesting facts on how pickleball got started!
Dec 27, 2019
I am always trying to come up with gift ideas for my husband and since he LOVES playing pickleball I figured I would find a gift that pertains to that. I was pleased to find this pickleball book with lots of interesting facts and info. So many people ask my husand..."how do you play pickleball" and "where did the name come from?" Now my husband has all the answers for them!!!
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History of Pickleball
Oct 27, 2019
Absolutely great book! Very well researched, professionally written, historically interesting and intriguing, and with good tips for learning and improving. And, all done with a warm and fun touch. The authors are able to write with great credibility because the whole family, besides being proven tournament-winning players, has a great knowledge, long history, and love for the game
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Best Pickleball Gift Ever!
Sep 19, 2019
LOVED THIS BOOK! I learned so much about pickleball history and was entertained at the same time. Thank you to the authors and players who made pickleball great.
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Pickleball Product Review
Aug 5, 2019