1. The History of Basketball
By: Cara Edenfield
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2. The history of basketball
James Naismith, a Canadian PE instructor, invented
the game of basketball in 1891.
The history of basketball

3. The history of basketball
When teaching at YMCA International Training College in
Springfield, MA, Naismith was given 14 days to come up with an
indoor game students could play during cold winters.
The history of basketball

4. The history of basketball
Naismith wrote simple rules for the game
and nailed up two peach baskets for hoops.
The history of basketball

5. The history of basketball
The first known professional basketball game was played
in Trenton New Jersey between the Trenton YMCA
and the Brooklyn YMCA in 1896.
The history of basketball

6. The history of basketball
Basketball was first played in the Olympics in 1936.
The history of basketball

7. The history of basketball
"March Madness" was born in Illinois with the
annual tournament of high school boys basketball teams.
The history of basketball

8. The history of basketball
The NBA was established in New York City in 1946.
The Philadelphia Warriors defeated the Chicago Stags
to win the first NBA finals.
The history of basketball

9. The history of basketball
This year, the NCAA championship games will be held
at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona.
The history of basketball

10. The End