HISTORY143 - Basketball
I have been a long-time fan of basketball, particularly college basketball. Never played the sport - except for shooting baskets in my driveway. But I have become a super fan of the game. Several years ago, as a 70 th birthday present, Pat took me to the Final Four College Tournament in Indianapolis. That experience was certainly the highlight of my sports life, and Pat enjoyed it too! As much as I like the game, and binge-watch-it on TV, there is a lot about the history of basketball that I didn’t know and found very interesting. So, this blog resulted. After a short introduction, I will discuss the history of basketball, including the game’s invention; growth and evolving rules; evolution of the ball used in basketball; women, African Americans, and international players in basketball; officiating in basketball; and finally, the future of the game of basketball. As usual, I will list my principal sources at the end. Introductio...