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Pickleball, by the Numbers

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Susan Ross-Licata is one of a few locals who play in Naples all winter long. COURTESY VINNY MANGANO

Susan Ross-Licata is one of a few locals who play in Naples all winter long. COURTESY VINNY MANGANO

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From the Outside with Vinny Mangano

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Aug 26, 2025
  • Columnist: Vinny Mangano
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve been exposed to the fastest-growing sport in America. Pickleball, invented in 1965 in Bainbridge Island, Washington, has experienced significant growth in recent years,... more

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