History of Basketball

James Naismith invented basketball.

In Springfield, Massachusetts is where basketball began.

In 1891 is when basketball began.

They used a panels of leather stitched together with rubber inside, a cloth was added to the leather for support.

He started basketball to condition younger athletes during winter.

He had 13 rules of basketball.

James consisted of peach baskets and a soccer style ball.

William chase scored a long goal from 25 feet a half court shot.

Now they are more rules more players the game is played often and more teams.

Reflection: I think that it is awesome being the first person to invent a sport specially that it had become so famous now.