Basketball

History of Basketball

By rstyle0482
  • Who invented basketball?

    Who invented basketball?

    In December 1891: A man by name of Dr. James Naismith invented basket ball. Not till later they change "basket ball" to "basketball."

  • first game that was on T.V

    1940: when Pittsburgh played Fordham

  • When was the first game of basketball played?

    In March 11, 1892: the first game of basketball was played. It was played by students and workers at the School for Christian Workers.

  • Where was the first women basketball game played at?

    In March 22, 1893: In Massachusetts, Smith College became the first women's school to play basketball.
  • Free Throws

    Free Throws

    In 1894: the free throw line was moved from 20 feet to 15 feet away from the rim.

  • Point System

    In 1895: changed a made shot from 3 points to 2 points, and a made free throw from 2 points to 1 point.

  • Where was the first professional game played?

    In 1896: the first professional basketball game was played in Trenton, New Jersey.

  • 1st changed foul rule

    In 1909: players picking up a fourth foul were not disqualified anymore from the game.

  • Changing of the word "basket ball"

    1921: "basket ball" was changed to "basketball."

  • Basketball rising

    In 1936: Basketball became an official olympic sport.