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“ SWISH ” - The Free Throw Story of 74 year Old Bob Snyder: Over 1,200 streaks of 100 consecutive made free throws

Editor's Note: There are probably thousands of unheralded free throw shooters around the world who could outshoot the highly paid pros. They will, for the most part, go unrecognized, and for most, the challenge is in just continuing to better their own best marks. Here is one such story. Bob Snyder, of Marcellus, N.Y. has over 1,200 streaks of 100 consecutive made free throws. ******
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Bob Fisher Does It Again...and Again...and Again: Six New Records

He just keeps doing it.  Bob Fisher holds more world records for free throw shooting than any other person on this planet.

In March, 2012, he broke or set six more records, now waiting approval by Guinness.

Book Of Sports Streaks

Alan Reifman has a new book out, titled "Hot Hand," about streaky sports performances. 
There is a small section on "gym rat" free-throw specialists, with mentions of NBSA shooting greats, Rick Rosser, Tom Amberry, and Ted St. Martin on page 79.

“Granny Globetrotter”

Attn: Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Kay Seamayer – a 71-year-old “Granny Globetrotter” from Dallas – is a finalist in week #3 of the world’s largest game of H.O.R.S.E, where the Harlem Globetrotters take on their fans. Fans submit their best trick shots via the team’s Facebook page and the public votes on the top videos.

In Kay’s video, she nails a blindfolded free throw while sporting her red, white, and blue “Granny Globetrotter” uniform.

"Nothin' But Net!"

Two days ago I received a simple but unique little appendage that clips on the front of a basketball rim to aid in focusing on the target for improving one's shot.