Bball

History of Basketball

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    - Basketball History

  • Basketball Invented - James Naismith

    Basketball Invented - James Naismith
    NaismithHe was a Canadian physical education professor from McGill University of Montreal and an instructor at the local YMCA.

  • First Game Played

    First Game Played
    gamePlayed at the YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts

  • Backboard Introduced

    Backboard Introduced
    backboardOriginally made out of chicken wire. Were invented to prevent fans from interfering with play (baskets were often hung on balconies).

  • National Basketball League

    National Basketball League
    NBAFounded in New York City

  • Official Ball

    Official Ball
    ball In 1983 Spalding's full-grain leather ball became the official ball of the NBA.