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Listen "Episode 46: From One of the First Backyard Courts to #1 Junior Player"
Episode Synopsis
Step into pickleball history with Jesse Knutson, a trailblazer who grew up on one of the first backyard pickleball courts in Seattle, dating back to 1969. As the #1 junior player in the U.S., Jesse dominated the game before most even knew it existed. Now the Head of Publicity for the Academy of Country Music, Jesse takes us on a captivating journey through the sport’s infancy—sharing how tournaments, terms, and the culture of pickleball have transformed. Don’t miss this inspiring tale of a true pickleball pioneer!
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