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Dr. James Naismith
Dr. James Naismith creates the game of basket ball, then it was two words. -
Moving of the free throw line
The free throw line was moved from 20 to 15 feet. -
Field goal point changes
The point value of a field goal is changed from 3 points to 2. -
Free throw point changes
Free throw points is changed from 3 points to 1. -
First professional game
Was the year the first professional game took place in Trenton, New Jersey. -
4 fouls
Players who commit 4 person fouls aren’t disqualified from the game. -
Last touch
The last team to touch the ball the, the other team is awarded the throw in. -
Spell check
The spelling of the sport is changed to one word, basketball. -
Passzic High School
Passaic High School in New Jersey set a national record for boys with 159 consecutive wins. -
Zone out
The BBA outlaws zone defense. -
Wider foul lane
The NBA widens the foul lane from 12-16. -
Basketball Hall of Fame
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame opens in Springfield Mass. -
New Orleans Jazz
The NBA expands to 18 when they add New Orleans Jazz. -
More eyes
The NBA adds a third ref. -
3-Point line
The NBA adopts the 3 point line.
