National Backgammon League

Organization

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20th-Century American Backgammon

Organization Name

National Backgammon League

Organization Type

Association

Organization Description

This highly developed league of backgammon clubs in the greater Chicago area was founded by Jack Schacht in 1974 and comprised 20 separate clubs operating at the time. Little else is known about the association, but its legacy has been revived by Jill Murphy as the 'Chicago Backgammon League' in 2025.
Bill Davis looks back at Chicago club history with reference to the NBL.: 'Chicago Point' final issue, January 2012.
Bill Davis looks back at Chicago club history with reference to the NBL.

'Chicago Point' final issue, January 2012.