Remembering William G. Morgan on his birthday — the founder of volleyball. Born on January 23, 1870, William G. Morgan created the game of volleyball in Holyoke, Massachusetts, forever changing the landscape of global sport. Inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame as a foundational figure, Morgan’s vision gave rise to a sport now played and loved by millions worldwide — a legacy that continues to grow more than a century later. We honor his life, ingenuity, and enduring impact on