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Soccer Balls Were Made of Animal Bladders,Early soccer balls were crafted using pig bladders, which were inflated and covered with leather. Not the most durable (or pleasant) equipment! Baseball Gloves Were Bare-Handed at First ,In the mid-1800s, baseball players initially didn’t wear gloves. The first gloves, introduced in the 1870s, were simple leather coverings and considered unmanly by many players.
DID YOU KNOW?
DID YOU KNOW?
Golf Balls on the Moon
There are two golf balls on the moon! Astronaut Alan Shepard hit them during the Apollo 14 mission in 1971. He joked about one going "miles and miles," though in reality, it probably traveled only 40 yards,
Basketball Was Originally Played with a Soccer Ball
When basketball was first invented in 1891, they didn’t have basketballs. Players used a soccer ball, and the hoops were peach baskets—which meant someone had to climb up and retrieve the ball after every score.
The Shortest Boxing Match in History
A boxing match in 1946 lasted only 10.5 seconds when Mike Collins knocked out Pat Brownson with his first punch. Imagine paying for that show!
Baseball Umpires Wore Suits
Until the early 20th century, baseball umpires wore formal suits and top hats during games. Nothing screams "Play ball!" like looking like you're headed to a wedding.
Marathon Runner Took a Nap
During the 1904 Olympic marathon, runner Fred Lorz got tired, hopped in a car for 11 miles, and re-entered the race near the end. He finished first but was later disqualified—after briefly claiming his nap strategy worked
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Basketball Facts: Fun, Quirky, and Serious
Basketball Facts: Fun, Quirky, and Serious
Basketball Started with a Peach Basket
Basketball Started with a Peach Basket
When Dr. James Naismith invented basketball in 1891, the first "hoop" was a peach basket nailed to a railing. Players had to climb up and retrieve the ball after every score!
The First Basketballs Were Brown
Early basketballs were brown, but they were changed to orange in the 1950s for better visibility during games.
Tallest and Shortest NBA Players
The tallest NBA player ever was Gheorghe Muresan at 7’7” (231 cm), and the shortest was Muggsy Bogues at 5’3” (160 cm). Imagine them on the same team!
Michael Jordan’s Shorts Started a Trend
Michael Jordan wore longer basketball shorts because he found traditional short shorts uncomfortable. His preference became a global fashion trend in basketball.
Basketball Shoes Were Invented in 1917
The iconic Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star was the first basketball-specific shoe and has been a cultural symbol ever since.
Weird but True Facts
Wilt Chamberlain’s Record is Untouchable
Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single NBA game in 1962. No one has come close to breaking this record since
LeBron’s High School Dominance
Before becoming an NBA star, LeBron James was such a dominant high school player that his games were nationally televised
A Slam Dunk Ban
From 1967 to 1976, the NCAA banned slam dunks, claiming they weren’t “skillful” shots. This rule was likely influenced by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s dominance at the time
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