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First Basketball Game
The first ever basketball game was played with 2 teams: 9 players were on each team. 3 guards, 3 forwards and 3 centers were -playing on each team. The first ever "goal" (basket) was scored by a man named William R. Chase. -
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History of Basketball
The major events of Basketball history... -
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History of Basketball
Basketball was invented in 1891 by a Canadian-American physical education instructor: James Naismith. In this timeline, you will see how the game of basketball changed: from 1891 to 2012. -
First Professional Basketball League
Six teams took part in that league. The first champions were the Trenton Nationals. Although, eventually the league was dissolved in 1904. Following this, many small championships were organized. -
Formation of FIBA
On June 18,1932 a real international basketball organization was formed. FIBA (Federation international du basketball) was formed in Geneva, Switzerland. Also, its work was fundamental for the first inclusion of baketball in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. -
National Basketball League (NBA) is founded
It was founded in New York City as the Basketball Association of AMerica (BAA). It adopted the name "NBA" after merging with the National Basketball League in 1949. Currently, NBA is the most significant professional league in America (and worldwide) in terms of popularity, talent, salaries and level of competition.
