Basketball

The History of Basketball

By taylorjoplin

  • The Beginning

    The Beginning
    Dr. James Naismith invents the game of Basketball. Was invented at the YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts.

  • The Original Rules of Basketball

    The Original Rules of Basketball
    James Naismith came up with thirteen rules that he thought were necessary for the game of basketball.

  • The First College Game

    The First College Game
    The first game was played against the University of Iowa and the University of Chicago. The score was Chicago 15-Iowa 12.

  • Basketball in the Olympics

    Basketball in the Olympics
    Basketball became an official sport and the United States team easily dominated the competition in the Olympics.

  • First game Televised

    The first basketball game is televised, from Madison Square Garden; Fordham vs the University of Pittsburgh.
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  • First NBA Game Played

    First NBA Game Played
    It was played against the New York Knickerbockers and Toronto Huskies.

  • Naismith Hall of Fame

    Naismith Hall of Fame
    The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Opens in Springfield Massachusetts.

  • The 3 Point Line

    The 3 Point Line
    The 3 point line was put in place in the NBA.