When was the glass backboard first used?

Answer 1

The first team to use a glass backboard was the Indiana Hoosiers men's team in 1917. The glass plate was made by a company in Bloomington and was 1 1/2 inches thick.

Answer 2

Since players shot "over" shots Actually Backboards were invented in 1909 and they were glas because fans helped there team by swatting at the basket of there opponent making them miss.

Answer 3

The first backboard was invented in1909.