Chronology of Sports in America By hughejos002 Oct 12, 1772 Figure Skating was invented Dec 9, 1823 Rugby was invented Nov 6, 1869 Football was invented Mar 3, 1875 Hockey was invented Feb 10, 1882 Judo was invented Apr 9, 1896 Gymnastics was invented Sep 23, 1945 Baseball was invented Jul 19, 1965 Pickle-ball was invented Dec 21, 1981 Basketball was invented Feb 9, 1985 Volleyball was invented