Meet the Illinois Farmer Who Helped Change the Game of Basketball with the Breakaway Rim

An Illinois farmer had an important role in creating an exciting aspect of basketball. FarmWeekNow.com shares the story behind the invention of the breakaway rim, an invention that changed the game of basketball.

March Madness has it’s grip on the nation right now...as excitement builds around what teams will make it to the finals. And who would have guessed an Illinois farmer had an important role in creating one of the most exciting aspects of the game...the slam dunk.

FarmWeekNow.com shares the story behind the invention of the breakaway rim, an invention that literally changed the game of basketball.

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