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Invented
Basketball was invented by Dr James Naismith. This started the beginning of one of the most popular sports in America.
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First Game
The first basketball game was played by students and workers at the School for Christian Workers. This was the beginning of basketball games.
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Free Throw Line Moved
The free throw line is moved from 20 feet to 15 feet. This changed the way the game was played forever.
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Girls Record
Marie Boyd scored 156 points for Lonaconing Central in a 162-3 point game against Cumberland Ursuline Academy. This set a new record for girls basketball.
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Olympic Basketball
Basketball officially becomes an olympic sport. This event changed the competition and popularity of the game.
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First Televised Games
The first televised games were held at the Madison Square Garden. This event led to the world wide showings of basketball.
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Foul Lane
The NBA changes the foul lane from 6 feet to 12 feet. This event changed the way the game of basketball was played.
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American Basketball Association
The American Basketball Association is formed with George Miken as president. This added another orginization to basketball.
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Third Referee
The NBA adds a third referee. This changed the way the game was monitored.
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Three Point Line
The NBA added the three point line. This changed the way the game was played and the amount of points.
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