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What was used as the basketball goals?
When James Naismith invented the game, the hoop was a peach basket WITH the bottom still in it.
What does the Boston Celtics and a peach basket have in common?
The name "Peach Basket" doesnt have relation to the Celtics itself, but it was the original name for basketball. Basketball was invented in Springfield, Massachussetts in 1891 and the game consisted of a peach basket (basket used to hold peaches) and a soccer ball.
How much did the first basketball hoop cost?
Nothing. It was a peach basket.
What was used as the first basketball and hoop?
Peach baskets were nailed onto a 10 foot high track. The bottoms were left on the baskets so each time a shot was good the ball would have to be retrieved from the basket.
What sport was made by Naismith?
Dr James Naismith used a peach basket for the basket and for the ball was a socccer ball.
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