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EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 10 MIN

Who Invented Basketball and Peach Baskets?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Get ready to dribble into history! Ever wonder who dreamed up basketball? It all started in a cold winter way back in 1891 when Dr. James Naismith needed a fun indoor game! Imagine this: instead of hoops, he used old peach baskets hanging way up high on a balcony! And guess what? The very first game ended with only ONE point! That's right, 1-0! Why so low? Were the players just learning? You won't believe what they had to do when someone scored—they needed a ladder to get the ball out! From a couple of peach baskets to over 450 million players worldwide today, discover the hilarious start of the game you love! Don't miss this slam-dunk story!

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