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The Strange But True History Of Basketball
By Carlos Lintons
Everywhere you turn in the US you will find youths playing basketball. so universal is it that you could be forgiven for thinking that its origins must be steeped in history. Yet, unlike most balls sports, it did not gradually evolved from some ancient roots. In fact, it was a certain Dr. James Naismith who, quite deliberately, invented the game in 1881. And from there it has grown to be one of the most popular sports in the United States. Dr. Naismith was actually born in Canada, and if he hadn't been living in Massachusetts when he created it, it's possible it wouldn't have made such a huge hit.
Prior to shifting to Massachusetts Dr Naismith worked as the athletics director at the University of McGill in Montreal for several years. In Massachusetts he worked with the YMCA Training School. Here Dr Naismith was looking for a game that the students would be able to play indoors. For during the winter months it was difficult to play outdoors. The first game of was played with a soccer ball and two peach baskets. They used a broom stick to push the ball back out of the basket. It was later that holes were cut in the bottom of the basket to look like the hoop and net that we see today.
The YMCA promoted worldwide and many people in a variety of countries play it as a hobby or a profession today. No other country has embraced it as widely as North America.
The game of continued to gain popularity and it was showcased in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. And today the National League is one of the most popular sports events. Prior to the formation of NBA the controlling body for the game of in America was the Association of America. Today the NBA players boast some of the highest salaries in the professional sports.
On November 7, 1896 the first professional game was played between the Trenton
Basketball team and the Brooklyn YMCA. It was the first time that players were paid. In time the sport left the YMCA to enter the National League.
Since then players such as Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, and Shaquille O'Neal have made headlines not only in basketball, but in movies, tabloids, and even music. players also offer great role models for many inner city kids, where is a popular and encouraged past time.
Every year the NBA finals are one of the most widely viewed sporting events in the United States. Audiences really get into the spirit and root for their favorite players and teams. Michael (Air) Jordan was one of the first players to be known for his product endorsements. Air Jordan jerseys, shirts, hats, shorts, and especially the shoes were coveted by many.
The NBA today is worth millions of dollars. It makes its money from ticket sales, merchandise, and televising the games. Trouble prone children often clean up their acts when they start playing at school and on neighborhood teams. is becoming more popular every year and the trend is likely to continue. James Naismith undoubtedly never dreamed what his peach basket and soccer ball game would turn into. Carlos Lintons runs a very interesting website at FSU Basketball, there's a wealth of knowledge on the website, plus their free newsletter is well worth signing up for too. If you want to read more articles go to: www.fsubasketball.com/articles
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