History of Basketball

Father of Basketball

Dec 21, 1891

http://inventors.about.com/od/inventorsalphabet/a/James_Naismith.htmDr.james was born in November 6, 1861 and died in november 28, 1939. He was a canadian-american sports coach and innivator who invented basketball in 1891. Also known as the creator of the first football helmet. And wrote the basketball rulebook and founded the university of kansas basketball program.

The First Basketball Game Ever Played

Dec 21, 1891

http://www.nbahoopsonline.com/Articles/History1.htmlThe first basketball game was held in springfield MA. Were they used nine players per team, having 3 guards, 3 point guards, and 3 centers. As they used fruit baskets nailed to the bottom of the balcony for a hoop and a soccer ball for a basketball. Though everytime a player would score, they would pause the game and wait for the janitor o get the ball. thus resulting to removing the bottom part of the basket.

Womens ball

Mar 22, 1893

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women's_basketballSmith College in massachusetts became the first women's school to participate in playing basketball. Though men were not allowed to watch sadly.

The First Basketball ever created

Feb 8, 1894

http://www.electro-mech.com/team-sports/basketball/who-invented-the-basketball/Dr. James naismith finally asked the Spalding and Bros to create the first basketball Ever!!!!! Which was made of leather

Back of the line

May 21, 1894

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_throwThe free throw line is moved back from 20 feet to 15 feet.

point conversion

Jan 7, 1895

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_(basketball)The field goal value is changed from three points into two points. While they also changed the free throw value points from three points to one point.

First professional game of basketball

Nov 7, 1896

http://www.massmoments.org/moment.cfm?mid=365The very first professional basketball game was held in Trenton, New Jersey. where they played at Masonic temple hall.

The Columbian title

Mar 10, 1904

http://www.gocolumbialions.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9600&ATCLID=205458817Columbia obtains the national title by defeating Minnesota (27-15) and also beating Wisconsin (21-15) during the regular season.

Okay at Four

Feb 19, 1909

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rules_of_basketballDecided that players who commit a Fourth foul will not be disqualified from the basketball game.

Tag

May 23, 1913

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rules_of_basketballThe opponent of the last player to touch the ball before it goes out of bounds gets the throw in of the basketball.

It's "Basketball"

Jan 17, 1921

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BasketballChanged the spelling of basketball from "Basket Ball" to "Basketball".

We made it!!

Aug 1, 1936

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball_at_the_Summer_OlympicsBasketball finally became an official olympic sport. Where the U.S was able to win gold against canada (19-8) in Berlin, Germany.

BANG!!!

Dec 30, 1936

http://hoopedia.nba.com/index.php?title=Hank_LuisettiHank Louisetti's who's from Stanford university developes the "one hand set shot" which became the new way to shoot and is the shot form we know today. Before this, players used the classic two handed shot.

No strings attached

Jan 14, 1937

Finally the laces used for spalding basketballs for about 40 years were finally removed at lasrt!!!!!!!!!

First televised basketball game

Feb 28, 1940

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940_in_televisionBetween the two teams of pittsburgh and Forham was the very first televised basketball match!! (57-37) as well as new york university and george Town (50-270 at madison sqaure garden.

The legend of Kurland and Mikan

Jan 18, 1943

http://the-surfs-up.com/sports/georgemikan.htmlThe very first basketball superstars in basketball history . where Bob kurland went to Oklahoma and George mikan to Depaul. As these two men were basketballs two powerhouse players then.

The BAA

Jun 6, 1946

http://nbahoopsonline.com/History/Leagues/BAA/index.htmlThe Basketball Association of America, a.k.a The (BAA) was founded in June 6, 1946. As Maurice podoloff is appointed league president of the BAA.

Outlawed!!!

Jan 11, 1947

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zone_defenseZoned Defense had been outlawed in basketball by the (BAA).

baa title

Apr 22, 1947

http://hoopedia.nba.com/index.php?title=Minneapolis_LakersOn April 22, 1947, the philidelpha Warriors defeated the Chicago Stags from 4 games to 1. Which resulted in the win of the first (BAA) championship!!

The Merge

Aug 3, 1949

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Basketball_League_(United_States)Finally six teams from the (NBL) merged with the (BAA). Which created 17 teams in total and formed the (NBA)!!

The First

Apr 14, 1950

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarzan_CooperIn Duquesne university's Charles Cooper is the 1st black man drafted in the NBA by the amazing Boston Celtics.

The Laker Dynasty

Apr 23, 1950

http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/mpls/mplslakers.htmlThe incrediable Minneapolis Lakers were the 1st team in the league to win nba championships back-to-back.

The East vs. West

Mar 2, 1951

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_All-Star_GameIn the NBA's first all-star game bewteen the East and the 'West, the East defeated the West (111-94).

Times Ticking!

Oct 30, 1954

http://www.nba.com/history/season/19541955.htmlTo make the pace of basketball games go faster, the NBA invented a 24 second shot clock

The Rebound man

Jan 25, 1960

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/chambwi01.htmlWilt chamberlin of the philidelphia 76ers had a recored in the NBA for 55 Rebounds.

The (ABA)

Feb 1, 1967

http://abalive.com/The (ABA) [American Basketball Association] is formed and puts George Mikan as the (ABA) president

eight is better than four

Jan 15, 1970

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball_(ball)in !970, spalding introduced the new eight panel ball, that we all know and loved today. Creating a better grip for players to use

The FIBA

Feb 15, 1974

http://www.fiba.com/ ABA/USA formed together to become the United States Representative in (FIBA). The International Basketball Federation.

Team Conversion

Jun 17, 1976

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABA%E2%80%93NBA_mergerFour teams from the (ABA) such as san antonio,denver,dallas, and the new york nets, all join the (NBA) as the (ABA) is coming to a halt.

The Three Pointer

Aug 7, 1979

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-point_field_goalThe (NBA) creates the 3 point line. As the Celtics,Chris Ford hits the 1st 3 point shot in (NBA) .

Olympic Basketball....for the pros.

Apr 8, 1989

http://www.usabasketball.com/history/why_can_pros_compete.htmlFinally the IBA decides to let professional players from the (NBA) to play in the Olympics.

The Dream Team

Aug 8, 1992

http://www.nba.com/history/dreamT_moments.htmlThe Dream Team plays in the Olympics in barcelona,Spain. And thus allowing the pros to play, USA wins gold!!!!

The WNBA

Apr 24, 1996

http://www.wnba.com/The (NBA) finally decides the create a womens league. The WNBA.

The Best of the Best

Apr 9, 1997

http://www.nba.com/history/50greatest.htmlThe NBA announces their top 50 players in the league....so far.