"The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need. Those boys simply would not play 'Drop the Handkerchief.'"
-James Naismith
The invention of basketball is a major turning point in the history of entertainment, and physical fitness. James Naismith left behind an astounding legacy, including inventing a game that no one would soon forget, and creating a fun and safe way for people to play an engaging sport.