History of basketball: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article title updated for style. | Nov 11, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: International Olympic Committee - History of basketball at Olympics: A tale of American domination. | Oct 19, 2026 | ||
| Changed date of basketball's invention from “on or about December 1” to “on December 21.” | Nov 17, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Geographic - Heres the history of basketballfrom peach baskets to global phenomenon. | Oct 11, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: Red Bull - The history of basketball: from humble beginnings to global phenomenon. | Aug 21, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Springfield College - Where Basketball was Invented: The History of Basketball. | Feb 16, 2024 | ||
| New article added. | Oct 16, 2023 |
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