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William G. Morgan

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Gender Male
Death82 years ago
Date of birth January 23,1870
Zodiac sign Aquarius
Born Lockport
New York
United States
Date of died December 27,1942
DiedNew York
United States
Spouse(s)Mary King Caldwell
Children George Morgan
Lillian Morgan Hewitt
ParentsGeorge Henry Morgan
Nancy Chatfield
Job Teacher
Inventor
Education Springfield College
Northfield Mount Hermon
SpousMary King Caldwell
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William G. Morgan Life story


William George Morgan was the inventor of volleyball, originally called "Mintonette", a name derived from the game of badminton which he later agreed to change to better reflect the nature of the sport. He was born in Lockport, New York, U.S.

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