Find books about basketball history and famous basketball. Jan 20, 2012 how can you write an article on the origin of basketball without mentioning the fact that a very similar game had already existed in germany called korbball korb translates into english as basket developed by otto hermann kluge. It is not the evolution from an ancient game or another sport and the inventor is well known. In a comprehensive history of the game, a book called a century of womens. Naismith was born in 1861 in ramsay township, ontario, canada. One evening he worked out the fundamentals of a game that would quickly catch on. Basketball is a athletic sport usually played on an indoor court where two teams of five each attempt to score by shooting the. Basketball, game played between two teams of five players each on a rectangular court, usually indoors.
May 05, 2009 a lot of great basketball history almost ruined by two things. Basketball was invented in december 1891 by the canadian clergyman, educator, and physician james naismith. View our ad rates basketball, is a game that in thee beginning started with 18 men in a ymca gymnasium in springfield, mass. The biographical history of basketball bjarkman, peter c on. In contrast to other sports, basketball has a clear origin. In the heat of summer, i am thinking of all that is cool about indiana high school basketball. Bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as espns the sports guy, has written the definitive book on.
The first game was played at the maple leaf gardens, where the toronto huskies hosted the new york knickerbockers. It was popular enough to become a demonstration sport at the 1904 olympics in st. Until the 1950s it languished in popularity behind college basketball and such touring black teams as the harlem globetrotters and the new york rens. In a comprehensive history of the game, a book called a century of womens basketball. The following list covers our favorite basketball books and our recommendations for you. News about basketball, including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times. Naismith introduced the game when he was an instructor at the young mens christian association training school now springfield college in springfield, massachusetts. The new york times, basketball history books we are basket. The first games of basketball were played with a soccer ball it was easier to dribble than a football and two peach baskets.
Ossie schectman made the first basket in nba history. The books on this list will cover coaching, playing, life in general, and many other. The origins, history and growth of college and professional basketball. History of basketball in early december 1891, canadian american dr. A fascinating look at the history and evolution of basketball. S and canada founded the basketball association of america, or nba. James naismith in december 1891 in springfield, massachusetts, to condition. The game was invented by springfield college instructor and graduate student james naismith in 1891, and has grown into the worldwide athletic phenomenon we know it to be today. Wssu record book for mens basketball shows off the deep history of the program john dell.
He invented basketball for fun, as a simple physical education activity not something to be serious about. Two peach halfbushel baskets gave the name to the brand new sport in late 1891. The long and rich history of loogootee lion basketball will soon be chronicled in print in a new book a history of loogootee high school boys basketball 1905 to 2008 by former loogootee teacher and coach tim nonte and a committee of lion fans. Our basketball team history book enables you retrace the history of any n. Bill simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as espns the sports guy, has written the definitive book on the past, present, and future of the nba. Question 3 how many of those original rules of basketball are still in force today. The baskets were nailed to the gymnasiums balcony at the height of ten feet to be. Basketball article about basketball by the free dictionary. Despite its humble beginnings in a ymca gymnasium, basket ball expands more rapidly than any american sport in history. Basketball is built into the fabric of springfield college. Basketball history, changes and important milestones including players, teams, ncaa and the nba.
Nevertheless, he became basketball coach at kansas in 1900, and lost his first game 488 to nebraska. How can you write an article on the origin of basketball without mentioning the fact that a very similar game had already existed in germany called korbball korb translates into english as basket developed by otto hermann kluge. Basketball is one of the few sports whose exact origin is definitely known. James naismith, an instructor in the ymca training college now springfield college at springfield, mass. James naismith in december 1891 in springfield, massachusetts, to condition young athletes during cold months. An early outdoor basketball game using a peach basket is. Books include your teams biggest games and greatest players and offer optional personalization on the cover. A brief history of americas obsession with sneakers. The objective is to shoot a ball through a hoop 18 inches 46 cm in diameter and mounted at a height.
Mar 25, 2020 basketball, game played between two teams of five players each on a rectangular court, usually indoors. An illustration of a basketball game that accompanied nasmiths article from the triangle in 1892 listing his. We offer a great selection of books on basketball history, the best teams and matches, album of famous basketball moments, the best choice for every basketball collector. Lebron james, american professional basketball player who is considered one of the greatest allaround players in national basketball association history. The objective was to throw the basketball into fruit baskets strapped to the railing of the gym. Jul 31, 2019 nba is born on this day in 1949, after a damaging threeyear battle to win both players and fans, the rival basketball association of america baa and national basketball league nbl merge to.
Dec, 2019 as gary williams, the hall of fame coach at the university of maryland, asserts in his foreword to the book, mcnamara wanted to show that dc was and is the best high school basketball area in. The history and history of basketball 1727 words 7 pages. He was a lightly recruited freshman at the university of arizona, before it was a basketball power. The history of basketball began with its invention in 1891 in springfield, massachusetts by.
Perfect for giving or receiving whether you are looking for your next book to read or are looking to find a book for the basketball fan in your life. James naismith, a physical education professor and instructor at the international young mens christian association training school ymca today, springfield college in springfield, massachusetts, usa, was trying to keep his gym class active on a rainy day. List of books and articles about basketball online research library. The biographical history of basketball is a lively, fun and informative look into how the game has moved from a loosely organized, dimlylit past to status as perhaps the worlds most popular sport by one of the nations most prolific and knowledgable sports writers, peter bjarkman.
Beginning in the 1960s, however, there was an increased participation of african americans in the sport at all levels, including some of the greatest superstars of american sport. Two of the centers met at midcourt, naismith tossed the ball, and the game of basket ball was born. Sep 30, 2014 question 3 how many of those original rules of basketball are still in force today. The history of basketball diana star helmer, tom owens. College basketball was conceived at springfield college by james naismith in 1891. Nba is born on this day in 1949, after a damaging threeyear battle to win both players and fans, the rival basketball association of america baa and national basketball league nbl merge to. An excellent book of basketballs history from its real start, preymca days and on to officially. Basketball is a team sport where two teams, usually consisting of players on. The merger 1949 of the national basketball league and the rival basketball association of america into the national basketball association nba. In 1902 the interest in basketball developed at the new york. It doesnt need a coach you dont coach basketball, you just play it. The rosen publishing group, 2000 juvenile nonfiction 24 pages. A fourtime most valuable player, he won nba championships with the miami heat 2012 and 20 and the cleveland cavaliers 2016.
Its origin and development was written by the inventor himself, who was inspired purely by the joy of play. Loogootee basketball history book coming soon sports. For more sports book lists like our nonfiction basketball books list. History of the game of basketball including the nba and the ncaa. From its beginnings at the turn of the 20th century to its pervasive presence in 21stcentury america, basketball has grown into an undeniably important sport. Scorekeeper there is one scorekeeper whose job is to keep track of and record all points scored.
The confusion stems in part from changes in the schools name in its early history. A cool top 10 basketball book they are sure to enjoy. A jewish basketball history by charley rosen university of nebraska press, 2017. Theres been some confusion over the precise nature of the official relationship between springfield college and the ymca, as it relates to james naismith and the invention of basketball. The game of basketball as it is known today was created by dr. The 575 entries in this biographical dictionary present concise narratives on the lives and careers on the most important names in basketball history. The history of early basketball does not support any theory of biologically based racial participation in the sport. Basketball history magazine full of fun facts and features. For more sports book lists like our nonfiction basketball books list go here. Basketball is a sport, generally played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball approximately 9. Suffice it to say, a surprisingly large number of the original rules of basketball still apply. It may be surprising to discover that women began playing basketball less than a year after the game was invented.
The impetus for such is the latest arrival in my mailbox of a treasure chest that comes four times a. Tragedy made steve kerr see the world beyond the court the. Basketball simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Each team tries to score by tossing the ball through the opponents goal, an elevated horizontal hoop and net called a basket. Naismith was a 31year old graduate student when he created the indoor sport to keep athletes indoors during the winters. I wont give you the answer until the end of the article, which is a cheap way of getting you to read the whole thing.
Basketball has grown into a game with more than 300 million people playing it worldwide. Top 10 lists of everything in basketball book is set up to show the top 10 of a variety of basketball topics. As gary williams, the hall of fame coach at the university of maryland, asserts in his foreword to the book, mcnamara wanted to show that dc. The advent of basketball in 1891, for example, had students and ymca members quickly hooked. Basketball is a athletic sport usually played on an indoor court where two teams of five each attempt to score by shooting the basketball into one of two baskets at each end of the court. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. This personalized basketball book retraces the history of any nba team you select through the perspective of the new york times. From frailty to final four, another extraordinary story illustrates the tension between athleticism and. In 1891 a simple game was invented that changed the world. Over the span of twenty years, peach baskets are swapped with nets and backboards, the art of the dribble is nearperfected, and dr. Louis, and boomed in popularity in the 1930s because of doubleheaders in new york city, the 1936 olympics and the start of two national postseason tournaments.
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