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For more than 20 years, the Granny Basketball League has showcased the 1920s women’s 6-on-6 game of basketball complete with the classic rules and “bloomer” uniforms.

From humble beginnings in Iowa, the league has gone national with over 50 teams and an annual tournament. It provides fierce competition and fun for players and fans, but it’s also redefining how retirees find purpose. Research shows it might even be helping them live longer.

Our lifestyles evolve as we get older, but we’re always seeking connection, better health, and forward momentum. For the ladies of the Granny Basketball League, being on a team checks all these boxes.

Read more about the Granny Basketball League and the health benefits of team sports:

Visit the official Granny Basketball League website: https://www.grannybasketball.com/

Read the US surgeon general’s 2023 Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf

An NIH review of why older adults play sports: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7749227/

A Washington Post guest column on why it’s smart to play sports in your 60s and beyond: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/08/13/older-athletes-sports-health/

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