James Naismith

Graduation

Oct 27, 1887

James Naismith graduates in the top 10 of his class.

Alonzo

Oct 27, 1890

James meets Alonzo Stagg, who was part of the first All American Football Team

First Basket in History

Dec 21, 1891

Basket Improvements

Oct 27, 1893

Peach baskets were replaced with iron hoops and a hammock style net.

First College Basketball Game

Jan 18, 1896

Opened Bottom of Nets

Oct 27, 1903

Olympics

Oct 27, 1936

Basket was played for the first time in the Berlin Olympics.

First Broadcast

Oct 27, 1963

First College Basketball games were broadcasted on National T.V.

Popularity Growth

Oct 27, 1980

Basketball becomes ranked with other popular sports such as football and baseball.