Basketball

Invention Of Basketball

Dec 11, 1891

Dr. James Naismith an instructor at a Christian school in Springfield, Massachusetts invents basket ball (it was two words back then.)

First students to play

Mar 21, 1892

For the first time ever a group of students and workers at this Christian school play a public game.

Fist Womens school to play basketball

Mar 22, 1893

On March 22, 1893 Smith’s college in Massachusetts becomes the first womens school to play basket ball.

Free thow line changes

Jun 27, 1894

Then in 1894 the free throw line is moved from 20 feet to 15 feet.

Professional game

Feb 13, 1896

The first professional basket ball game is played in Trenton, New Jersey.

*Basketball*

Oct 14, 1921

The spelling of basket ball changes to basketball.

Record for wins

Jun 3, 1923

Passaic High School in Mass. sets a record for boys with 159 consecutive wins.

First College Doubleheader

Dec 29, 1934

The first college basketball doubleheader is played at Madison Square Garden in front of over 16,000 fans, New York University defeats Notre Dame 25-18, & Westminster beats St. John's 37-33.

Basketball joins the Olympics

Aug 1, 1936

Basketball becomes an official Olympic sport, United States defeats Canada 19-8 for the gold medal. The games were played in Berlin, Germany.

Winning back-to-back

Apr 23, 1950

The Minneapolis Lakers become the first team to win back-to-back championships.

All-star game

Mar 2, 1951

The East defeats the West 111-94 in the first ever all-star game.

Harlem Globetrotters

Jul 27, 1951

A crowd of 75,000 people a record for a basketball game, watched the Harlem Globetrotters perform at Berlin Olympic Stadium!

Widening the Foul Line

Jun 20, 1952

The NBA widens the foul line from 6 ft. to 12 ft.

Perfect Record

Mar 23, 1957

North Carolina wins the NCAA championship with a perfect record of 32-0.

Beginning Of Something Great

Jul 27, 1959

Boston Celtics win the first of their 8 consecutive titles.