in 1891

Basketball was invented by a man named James Naismith in 1891 and has grown to a sport enjoyed by men and women all over the world.

in December 1891

Basketball was invented in December 1891 by physical education teacher James Naismith and rapidly achieved popularity as an indoor sport for the winter season.

until 1891

Basketball was not even invented until 1891 and didn’t become widely popular for a while after that.

by James Naismith , a Canadian living in Springfield, Massachusetts,

Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a Canadian living in Springfield, Massachusetts, using peach baskets and a soccer ball.

by James Naismith , a Canadian educator and physician

Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a Canadian educator and physician.

by James Naismith , a Canadian teaching physical education at the International YMCA Training School, now Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts

Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a Canadian teaching physical education at the International YMCA Training School, now Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts.

by Dr. James Naismith , a physical education professor and instructor at the International Young Men’s Christian Association Training School, better known as the YMCA

Basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith, a physical education professor and instructor at the International Young Men’s Christian Association Training School, better known as the YMCA.