About George Hepbron
Lived 1864 – 1946 (aged 81). George Hepbron was an American basketball official and basketball player.
George T. Hepbron (August 27, 1864 – April 30, 1946 ) was a basketball referee. He is credited with writing the game's first book, How to Play Basketball, in 1904.
Hepbron was born in Still Pond, Maryland. He was a close friend of James Naismith,
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Who was George Hepbron?
American basketball player (1864–1946)
When was George Hepbron born?
George Hepbron was born on 27 August 1864 in Still Pond.
When did George Hepbron die?
George Hepbron died on 30 April 1946 in Newark.
What was George Hepbron's occupation?
George Hepbron was a basketball official and basketball player.
What nationality was George Hepbron?
George Hepbron was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Hepbron. https://biography.guide/george-hepbron/
MLA: "George Hepbron." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-hepbron/.
Chicago: "George Hepbron." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-hepbron/.
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