Robinson Gymnasium
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Robinson Gymnasium
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Robinson Gymnasium was the first true gymnasium for the University of Kansas (KU) in Lawrence, Kansas and home to the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball program from 1907 to 1927. It was designed by James Naismith at a cost of $100,000. The creation of the modern facilities were led by Naismith and Chancellor Frank Strong. Naismith wanted the gymnasium not just for basketball but also for his other physical education classes and sports activities. The gymnasium was named after Charles L. Robinson,
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Gymnasium at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinson_Gymnasium
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2022-12-23T18:10:34Z
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