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BASKET
SPORTS IN THE WORLD AND ONE OF THE MOST
WIDELY VIEWED.
BALL 1891
Basketball was invented in December 1891 by
1897-1898
Teams of five became standard.
1915
One of the first and greatest pro teams was
1959
a Basketball Hall of Fame was founded
in Springfield, Massachusetts.
1960
who have contributed significantly to the
prominent players.
1980
Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls rose to
1990
A new generation of basketball stars, including
of a few years.