The Bartholomew County Historical Society has created an exhibit that explores the evolution of basketball in the county. The exhibit coincides with the historical society’s Chuck Taylor Day event. Check out the gallery below.
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A view of Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star shoes in the colors of Columbus North and Columbus East high schools are on display for the Hoops and Heritage: The Evolution of Basketball in Bartholomew County exhibit at the Bartholomew County Historical Society in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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A pair of vintage Converse Chuck Taylor athletic shoes are on display for the Hoops and Heritage: The Evolution of Basketball in Bartholomew County exhibit at the Bartholomew County Historical Society in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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A photo of the 1917 Columbus High School varsity basketball team is on display for the Hoops and Heritage: The Evolution of Basketball in Bartholomew County exhibit at the Bartholomew County Historical Society in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Basketball legend Chuck Taylor is pictured on the far left of the bottom row.
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A view women’s basketball portion of the Hoops and Heritage: The Evolution of Basketball in Bartholomew County exhibit at the Bartholomew County Historical Society in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Old tournament brackets and programs are on display for the Hoops and Heritage: The Evolution of Basketball in Bartholomew County exhibit at the Bartholomew County Historical Society in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic
A view of the Hoops and Heritage: The Evolution of Basketball in Bartholomew County exhibit at the Bartholomew County Historical Society in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic
Chuck Taylor Day buttons are seen on a desk at the Bartholomew County Historical Society in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic
A view of the Hoops and Heritage: The Evolution of Basketball in Bartholomew County exhibit at the Bartholomew County Historical Society in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic
A photo of Chuck Taylor is seen on the wall of the Hoops and Heritage: The Evolution of Basketball in Bartholomew County exhibit at the Bartholomew County Historical Society in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic
A view of the Hoops and Heritage: The Evolution of Basketball in Bartholomew County exhibit at the Bartholomew County Historical Society in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, May 14, 2025.





