(PCM+)Pickleball gaining power in Ponca City

Story by Chelsea McConnell | Staff Writer

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Pickleball is a paddle sport that is gaining power in Ponca City and all over the United States and Canada.

USA Pickleball said, “Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, Washington. Three dads – Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum – whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities – are credited for creating the game.”