Who Is the Patron Saint of Basketball?
Last Updated Mar 25, 2020 2:56:05 PM ET
The Christian patron saint of basketball players and other athletes is Saint Sebastian. He is venerated in the Catholic and Orthodox churches. His feast day is Jan. 20 for the former and Dec. 18 for the latter.
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