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Robert W. Henderson, Ball, Bat and Bishop: The Origin of Ball Games (2001), discusses the beginnings of many games played with a ball; and Ralph Hitlock, Everyday Life of the Maya (1976), is a good introduction to ancient Mayan daily life and gives detailed descriptions of ancient ball games with illustrations.
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| Media added. | Jan 23, 2019 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Strong - National Toy Hall of Fame - Ball. | Oct 30, 2018 | ||
| Media added. | Jan 06, 2012 | ||
| Media added. | Apr 14, 2010 | ||
| Article revised. | Apr 28, 2005 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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