Did you know that today is the "unofficial" birthdate for the game of basketball?
On this day back in 1891, Dr. James Naismith nailed two peach baskets to opposite ends of the Springfield YMCA gymnasium, and posted his 13 rules for "Basket ball" on the outside wall.
Not bad for a two week charge from the YMCA's Director, Dr. Luther Gulick, to invent a new game that would keep the attention of 18 "incorrigibles." The first game was a 9-on-9 contest and ended in a 1-0 score. William Chase scored the lone bucket with a 25-foot toss.
History class is dismissed. Back to tweeting the Johnnies-Cornell game at MSG. If you feel compelled, sing.
(A look at the first team... Dr. Naismith with jacket on)
