African American Basketball History Research Paper

A lot of African Americans could not play basketball because the Americans would not let them do a lot of stuff so the African Americans tried a lot to do the stuff they wanted. Dr. James Naismith invented basketball at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1891. The game was first played with peach baskets and a soccer ball and was invented to provide indoor exercise for football players. In 1892 Students and Workers at the School Christian Workers play the first public game of basketball. In the March of 1893 Smith College In Massachusetts becomes the first women’s school to play basketball. Men are not allowed to watch the basketball games. In 1894 the free throw line used to 20 feet then they changed it to 15 feet. In 1895 The field goal value went from 3 points from 2 points.The free throw value went from three points to 1 point. Then in 1896 the first ever professional basketball game was played in Trenton, New Jersey. In 1909 players do not get fouled out if they get 4 fouls. On …show more content…
The United States defeats Canada 19- 8 for the Gold Medal. The games were played in Berlin, Germany. On June 6, 1946 The Basketball Association of America which is also called the BAA is founded. Maurice Podoloff is named the league president. In 1950 Duquesne University's Charles Cooper becomes the first black man drafted by an NBA team, the Boston Celtics. April 12, 1954 Minneapolis Lakers become the first team to win three consecutive Championships. October 30, 1954 The NBA introduces the 24-second clock. As a result the pace of the game quickens. April 9, 1959 Boston Celtics win the first of their 8 consecutive titles. January 25, 1960 Philadelphia's Wilt Chamberlain grabs a NBA record 55 rebounds. On March 2, 1962 Wilt Chamberlain Scores a NBA record 100 points. April 27, 1994 The NBA Agrees to Expand to Vancouver Canada. both Toronto and Vancouver will begin play in