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Sunday, August 9, 2026

This Week in Galesburg History (August 10, 2026)

 

















“This Week in Galesburg History,” Jimmy Isaacson and Michael Phelps kept on winning, and Martie’s Supper Club was having great food and great music. 


This is a look back at the history of Galesburg (and the world). What was going on 100 years ago, 75 years ago, 50 years ago, 25 years ago, and 10 years ago this week? 


“This Week in Galesburg History” appears each Monday at WGIL website and Massey Basketball Blog. 

1969 Illinois Boys Basketball State Tourney

State Champions- Proviso East




1966 Silver Streaks- Tom Wilson’s Scrapbook











This is a collection from Tom Wilson’s scrapbook. These are items on the 1966 basketball team, cheerleaders, and Polly Gamble.

Coaches’ Corner- Learning How To Handle Ball Screen Defenses





















Ball screens are a major part of most offenses in today’s basketball. Both the ball handler and the screener need to know exactly what they are going to do vs different ball screen defensive coverages.

Saturday, August 8, 2026

13 Original Rules, Patent for First Ball, & History of Rules Changes

























I have attached an article that explains the founding of the game of basketball, and includes…

1- The first 13 rules of basketball.

2- The patent for the first basketball. 

3- And have two additional articles that trace the history of changes in the rules of basketball. 

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Massey Quiz #57- Vocabulary Test










Here is a test of 15 vocabulary words and definitions. I will give you a definition and three possible words to go with the definition. Pick out the correct word. 

The answers are at the end of the quiz. Keep track of your score and read exactly what your score indicates. If you would like- share your score on the Facebook or Massey Blog under the comments. 

Coaches’ Corner- Last Second Plays at End of Quarters

















Whether it is NBA, WNBA, college, or high school basketball, when the other team scores with seconds left in a game, coaches will usually take a time out to set a length of the court play. 

The Connection Between Knox College and Michael Jordan




















If you are a basketball fan, you know about Michael Jordan. To many, Jordan is considered the all-time GOAT when it comes to basketball. He won 5 regular season MVP’s, 6 finals MVP’s, and 6 NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls. While most know about Michael, few probably know about Michael’s connection to Knox College in Galesburg.

Sunday, August 2, 2026

This Week in Galesburg History (Aug 3, 2026)

 


















“This Week in Galesburg History,” there is a famous house in the news, Joe Morrissey shares some local sports stories, and Harley Knosher wins a championship. 


This is a look back at the history of Galesburg (and the world). What was going on 100 years ago, 75 years ago, 50 years ago, 25 years ago, and 10 years ago this week? 


“This Week in Galesburg History” appears each Monday on the WGIL website and Massey Basketball Blog. 

1998 Illinois Girls Basketball Class AA State Tourney


















State Champions- Loyola












Saturday, August 1, 2026

Beyond the Arc- Art Fish & Bill Veeck

Bill Veeck



















In basketball once you start shooting from beyond the three point arc, things can get wild. In this series, I am going to share some stories that may seem a little wild too. 


“Beyond the Arc” is a series that looks at the unusual from the past. Stories from our history, both locally and nationally. Some are from the sports world and others just from the world. Some are stories I have read about and others are legends passed down to me.