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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
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.
