History of Basketball

Front

Who invented basketball?

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Dr James Naismith

Front

What year was basketball created?

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1891

Front

To create the game, the inventor used a soccer ball, a 10 ft pole and ___.

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Peach basket

Front

What was the score of the very first basketball game played?

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1-0

Front

What year was the first women's basketball game played?

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1893

Front

In 1906, an iron ring with a woven net replaced the peach basket.

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True

Front

What year did basketball become an official Olympic sport?

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1936

Front

How many points did Wilt Chamberlain score on March 2, 1962?

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100

Front

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are considered the saviors of the NBA.

Back

True

Front

Naismith used a _________ as the first hoop.

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Peach Basket