Dr. James Naismith and the peach baskets
he used as the first basketball hoops
The game of basketball was invented in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts by Dr. James Naismith. As a physical education teacher, Naismith developed this indoor game as a student activity during the winter months. The first organized basketball game was played on December 21, 1891 at the YMCA in Springfield. Gaining instant popularity, the game remains virtually unchanged to this day.
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