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Basketball

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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BASKETBALL

  • Basketball began in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts
  • It was invented by Dr, James Naismith
  • He established 13 rules for the new game.
Photo by DaBok
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YMCA & USA Army Development

  • The YMCA that had a major role in spreading basketball throughout the United States, Canada, and the world.
  • In 1893, Mel Rideout arranged the first European match in Paris.
  • American Expeditionary Force brought basketball wherever they went.
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THE FIRST LEAGUE, GAME & CHAMPIONS

  • The first public basketball game was played in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 11, 1892.
  • The first professional league was founded in 1898.
  • Six teams took part in the National Basketball League.
  • The first champions were the Trenton Nationals.
Photo by kevin dooley
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FIRST COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAME

  • The first recorded organized game was played at Geneva College.
  • Geneva College and the New Brighton YMCA on April 8, 1893, in Beaver Falls, PA
  • This is known as "The Birthplace of College Basketball"
Photo by ChadCooperPhotos
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NBA FOUNDED

  • The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946.
  • Founded name "the Basketball Association of America" (BAA).
  • The league took the name National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1949.
Photo by Peter Talke Photography
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AFRICANS AMERICANS IN BASKETBALL

  • First fully organized all-black basketball team was made in 1906.
  • In 1907, all-black Olympian Athletic League was formed in New York City
  • In 1922, the Commonwealth Five, the first all-black professional team was founded.
Photo by Tobyotter
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AMERICAN BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (ABA)

  • The American Basketball Association (ABA) was founded in 1967.
  • The ABA offered an alternative ethos and game style as well as some changes in the rules.
  • The ABA was folded into the NBA in the summer of 1976
Photo by MattBritt00
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FIRST INTERNATIONAL GAMES

  • In 1909 the first international match took place.
  • Europe is where the international games were held.
  • The first great European event was held in Joinville-le-Pont.
Photo by Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games

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