What Basketball Players Used in Playing in the Past

[Tomoyo Chan]

When basketball was invented in 1891, players used a soccer ball, and instead of hoops, peach baskets were nailed to the gym balcony, which required a ladder to retrieve the ball after each score.

 

[Kraker]

That's crazy! Basketball used to be played with a soccer ball and peach baskets? How times have changed.

 

[alexalbon23]

Imagine having to stop the game to grab a ladder every time someone scored! It’s crazy to think how much the game has evolved from soccer balls and peach baskets to slam dunks and three-pointers.