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The Yin and Yang of Basketball

99% Invisible

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Introduction

This chapter explores the origins of basketball, starting with PE instructor James Naismith's invention of the game in 1891. Naismith shares the story of blowing the whistle for the first game of basketball and discusses the rules he initially implemented.

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