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A group of friends playing Bainbridge Island Pickleball

The History of Bainbridge Island Pickleball

Pickleball, a sport with humble beginnings, was born on Bainbridge Island, Washington, in 1965. The game was created by three fathers—Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum—who sought a fun, easy-to-play activity for their families during a summer afternoon. Using a badminton court, some ping-pong paddles, and a perforated plastic ball, they devised a game

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