chronology of sports in american history

  • Invention Of Baseball

    Invention Of Baseball

    Abner Doubleday invented baseball in Cooperstown, New York. Some dispute that Doubleday is the true inventor of baseball, but to most Doubleday is known as the inventor of baseball. He was also the first to call baseball, baseball he also came up with the diamond and most of the rules we use today.
  • first game of american football played

    first game of american football played

    The first official game of American football was a college game between the Rutgers and Princeton, in 1880 onward Walter Camp would draw up most of the rules we use today.
  • First Kentucky Derby

    First Kentucky Derby

    The first Kentucky Derby was Sponsored by the Louisville Jockey Club. There were 15 horses and approximately 10,000 in attendance.
  • Founding of the MLB

    Founding of the MLB

    The MLB was founded in 1876 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The MLB now has 30 teams 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada. It is now also one of the biggest leagues in America.
  • invention of basketball

    invention of basketball

    Basketball was first invented by a Physical education instructor named James Naismith. Initially, it was intended to be a lower injury-risk sport to play during the winter months. before becoming a professional league in 1946
  • First USA NHL Champions

    First USA NHL Champions

    The Seattle Metropolitans won the first USA Stanley Cup defeating the heavily favored Montreal Canadiens 3 games to 1
  • Founding of the National Football League

    Founding of the National Football League

    The National Football League was founded in 1920 in Canton Ohio. The League has grown exponentially it now has 32 teams and is the most popular sport in the United States.
  • Invention Of Pickle Ball

    Invention Of Pickle Ball

    Pickleball was created by three dads in Bainbridge Island, Washington looking to make a fun activity for their kids
  • The First Super Bowl

    The First Super Bowl

    The first Super Bowl was held in Los Angeles California at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs.
  • The start of the UFC

    The start of the UFC

    The UFC is the world's biggest MMA promotion in the world, based in Las Vegas Nevada. Since its creation in 1993, it has grown to have 578 fighters under contract. The UFC is now worth over 12 billion dollars.