Basketball was invented in December 1891 by James Naismith
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Basketball was invented in December 1891 by James Naismith, a Canadian Physical Education teacher, at the Young Men's Christian Association in Springfield, Massachusetts. The goal was to create a safe and indoor activity so that students could practice sports during the winter. The game quickly spread across the United States and around the world, becoming a popular and competitive sport with professional and amateur teams, renowned players and a global community of dedicated fans... Did you know?