History of Basketball
The game of basketball was invented in the late 1800's by a physical education instructor named James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts. Naismith's students were tired of the generic old PE games they always played, so he created the game solely to challenge them. This also helped keep his football players in shape during the cold winters when they could not practice outside.
The game spread like wildfire, it was very popular in the YMCA, and American soldiers even brought basketball to other countries during World War I. Basketball became wildly popular, and in 1898, the first basketball league was created. After many long years, this league evolved into the NBA (National Basketball Association), America's professional basketball league.
Basketball remains one of the most popular sports in America.
The game spread like wildfire, it was very popular in the YMCA, and American soldiers even brought basketball to other countries during World War I. Basketball became wildly popular, and in 1898, the first basketball league was created. After many long years, this league evolved into the NBA (National Basketball Association), America's professional basketball league.
Basketball remains one of the most popular sports in America.