AG Spalding invented the first basketball used in an official game in 1929.
it was a soccer ball
1889
James Naismith
Basketball and Netball
James A. Naismith invented basketball in 1891.
1890s - invented by James nesmith
It was actually invented Springfield, Massachusetts.
yes. he invented Basketball then was asked to invent a womens basketball game. then the miniature form of Netball was formed. look on http://home.ust.hk/~su_net/history.html
James Naismith invented the game by nailing a couple of peach baskets on two ends of a court.
Basketball, Basketball is built into the fabric of Springfield College. The game was invented by Springfield College instructor and graduate student James Naismith in 1891, and has grown into the worldwide athletic phenomenon we know it to be today.
Basketball is known to have been invented by Dr. Naismith. The original game was played with a smaller ball on peach baskets instead of the modern-day hoop.