The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but it wasn’t until 1905 that someone removed the baskets’ bottoms. 1937 — Nels ...

1952 — George Mikan scores 61 points, a career-high ... Williams was a two time triple crown winner, a two time MVP and the last player to hit over .400 — despite losing five prime years to service in ...