
When was Pickleball invented and by who?
Blog, History
In 1965, the sport of Pickleball was first played in the United States. In the fall, Congressman Joel Pritchard and wealthy businessman Bill Bell returned to Pritchard's Bainbridge Island, Washington, residence after a summer of golfing.…

Why do they call it Pickleball?
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According to reports from the US Pickleball Association, it is not clear where the term "pickleball" came from. However, within a few days of playing, Joan Pritchard had coined the term "pickleball" as a play on the term "pickle boat,"…