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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
James Naismith came up with thirteen rules that he thought were necessary for the game of basketball. -
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 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
It was played against the New York Knickerbockers and Toronto Huskies. -
Naismith Hall of Fame
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Opens in Springfield Massachusetts. -
The 3 Point Line
The 3 point line was put in place in the NBA.
