Hepbron covered a wide range of sports during his career as a sports editor. He was known for his coverage of baseball and was a vocal advocate for the creation of the American League, which was formed in 1901. He also covered boxing, horse racing, and football, among other sports.
In addition to his work as a sports editor, Hepbron was also an author. He wrote several books on sports, including "The Romance of Baseball" and "The Big Leagues: Giants and Dodgers," which chronicled the rivalry between the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Hepbron was a respected figure in the world of sports journalism and was known for his insightful commentary and colorful writing style. He retired from The Baltimore Sun in 1940 and passed away on January 27, 1950.
Today, Hepbron is remembered as a pioneering figure in sports journalism and a dedicated chronicler of the early days of American sports. His contributions to the field continue to be celebrated by sports fans and journalists alike.
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1897-1946
The Official comprehensive annual reference covering the sport of basketball in the early 1900s. Focused primarily on amateur leagues
/ The Official comprehensive annual reference covering the sport of basketball in the early 1900s. Focused primarily on amateur leagues including the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Coverage included mostly amateur and olympic games, some of the earlier issues (prior to establishment of the NBA in 1950), have some interesting content of the professional basketball in the 1930s and 1940s, but not to extent of the Reach Guide, which covered professional basketball in much more detail.
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1904-1904
George T. Hepbron (August 27, 1863 in Still Pond, Maryland, US – April 30, 1946 in Newark, New Jersey[1]) was
/ George T. Hepbron (August 27, 1863 in Still Pond, Maryland, US – April 30, 1946 in Newark, New Jersey[1]) was a basketball referee. He is credited with writing the game's first book, How to Play Basketball, in 1904.[2][3]
Hepbron was a close friend of Dr. James Naismith,[3] and subsequently played a major role in the early development of the game, especially in the area of rules. Hepbron held leadership roles with the Amateur Athletic Union Basketball Committee (1896) and the National Basketball Rules Committee (1915–1933).[4][2][3]
Hepbron was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1960 as a referee.[5]