History of Basketball By kengh4 Period: Nov 26, 1860 to Nov 26, 1960 Basketball Hall of Fame Nov 6, 1861 Birthday Naismith MuseumJames A. Naismith was born in Ontario, Canada. Dec 21, 1891 Invention of Basketball The game of basketball is invented! Nov 26, 1892 Formal Rules The formal rules of basketball are written a year later. Mar 26, 1893 Hoops and Baskets Iron hoops and hammock-style baskets introduced Aug 26, 1959 Hall of Fame Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
