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24-Second Shot Clock Monument

This monument pays tribute to the city’s contribution to basketball history.

Syracuse, New York

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The 24-second shot clock, used to speed up low-scoring professional basketball games, was invented in Syracuse, New York, by Syracuse Nationals owner Danny Biasone and general manager Leo Ferris. This monument of a continually running shot clock pays tribute to the city’s contribution to basketball.

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  • https://www.syracuse.com/living/2025/03/syracuses-famous-24-second-shot-clock-will-move-across-the-street.html
24-Second Shot Clock Monument
298 W Jefferson St
Syracuse, New York, 13202
United States
43.047743, -76.155287
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