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Basketball began in the St. Louis area around the turn of the century and was played as an exhibition sport at the 1904 Olympics and a few area schools fielded teams. It continued to grow and by the late 1920's most area high schools competed. This book contains the factual information surrounding the game in the Bi-State Region. It covers the teams that dominated area basketball - both in Missouri and Illinois - boys and girls. On the College Level, nineteen area programs are featured from Nancy Fahey at Washington University; St. Louis University; UMSL and the record-setting career of Harry Statham of McKendree. But no book on area basketball would be complete without mention of the pro teams that called St. Louis home. The Bombers, Hawks, Spirits, Swarm, Flight, Skyhawks, Streak, RiverQueens and Stunners are all featured. This is the definitive book on area high school, college and professional basketball. It is a must have for everyone looking to have a desktop summary of area hoops.