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Chronologically, Herman Sayger was the inventor. Depending on your perspective, the three-point line was developed/introduced several times in the course of Basketball's history. The list of possible "inventors" are included below:

# Herman Sayger (1933)

# Howard Hobson (1945)

# Al Grenert (1950s)

# American Basketball League (1961)

# Eddie Rios Mellado (1962)

# ABA (1968)

For a more in-depth answer, you can read Interbasket's article on Who Invented the 3-Point Line (check out the reference/link below)

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Chris Ford made the first three point field goal in NBA history in 1979

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On October 12th, 1979, Chris Ford made the first 3-pointer against the Houston Rockets at the Boston Garden

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Chris Ford was the first NBA basketball player to make a 3 point shot.

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Ronnie Carr of Western Carolina made College Basketball's first 3-point shot in 1980. Chris Ford of the Boston Celtics made the NBA's first 3-point shot in 1979.

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when Michael Jackson was white : )

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because LeBron James is the best baasketbALL PLAYER ever to live! #SWAGG

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