The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

GAME

A POPULAR GAME IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD IS SUICIDE BASKETBALL.
IN THIS GAME, REQUIRING TWO OR MORE PLAYERS, THE OBJECT IS TO
MAKE A BASKET IF YOU ARE ON THE OFFENSE, AND STOP THE MAKING OF
A BASKET IF YOU ARE ON DEFENSE.
A PLAYER IS ELIMINATED IF SOMEONE MAKES A BASKET ON THEM, THEY
ARE BLOCKED IN DELIVERING THEIR SHOT, OR IF THEY SHOOT AND
MISS THE BASKET COMPLETELY.
THE NAME OF THIS GAME COMES FROM THE BOAST OF AT LEAST ONE
PLAYER THAT IT IS SUICIDE TO TAKE HIM ON.

Where learned: DETROIT

Date learned: 00-00-1976