history of basketball
Dr. James Naismith
November 6, 1861 – November 28, 1939
A Canadian American sports coach and innovator
Wrote the original basketball rulebook
November 6, 1861 – November 28, 1939
A Canadian American sports coach and innovator
Wrote the original basketball rulebook
It started in 1891 when the game of basketball was created by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 to condition football players during the winter. It consisted of peach baskets and a soccer style ball. He published 13 rules for the new game. He divided his class of 18 into 2 teams of 9 players each and set about to teach them the basics of his new game of Basketball.. From the NBA (National Basketball Association) on June 6 , 1946 and continue to be in the Olympics on 1936 summer Olympics .