In a captivating episode of the Small Town Life podcast, host Dave Warner interviews Scott Flansburg, owner of the Herkimer Originals ABA basketball team and a key figure in a groundbreaking investigation into the origins of basketball.
Recently featured in The New York Times, Flansburg shares his journey from a world-record-holding “Human Calculator” to a passionate advocate for proving that basketball was invented in Herkimer, New York, not Springfield, Massachusetts, as widely believed.
Flansburg recounts his discovery at the Herkimer Historical Society, sparked by a conversation with a volunteer and a book by Frank J. Basloe.
His research, now supported by the Herkimer Nine Foundation, uncovered compelling evidence, including discrepancies in the official Naismith narrative and a tampered date on the original 13 rules of basketball.
He discusses the challenges of convincing skeptics, the resistance from the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and the momentum gained from recent media attention.
The interview also highlights the Herkimer Originals, a semi-pro team Flansburg founded to promote this history.
Named by Alice Cooper, the team competes in high-profile tournaments like the million-dollar TBT, spreading the Herkimer story globally.
Flansburg’s vision includes a collaborative effort with Springfield to acknowledge Herkimer’s role and create a family-friendly basketball venue in the village.
Tune in to the Small Town Life podcast or watch on YouTube to hear Flansburg’s fascinating story, filled with historical intrigue, local pride, and a quest to rewrite basketball history.
Don’t miss this chance to explore a potential game-changer in sports lore!
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