George T. Hepbron (August 27, 1864 – April 30, 1946[1]) was a basketballreferee. He is credited with writing the game's first book, How to Play Basketball, in 1904.[2][3]
Hepborn, circa 1904
Hepbron was born in Still Pond, Maryland. He was a close friend of 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]
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