James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891 as an exercise program for college men, which was soon adapted for college women. But that caused a backlash. Medical professionals, religious leaders, and education experts said basketball was “unhealthy, unladylike, and inappropriate for young ladies.” It was even thought that exercise, like running, would prevent …
The University of Missouri Tigers met the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team for the first time, beginning the basketball Border War. Missouri won 34–32. They played again the very next day and Missouri won 34–12.
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In the years before the NCAA Tournament, bracket battle, and March Madness, college basketball’s champion was crowned at the National Invitational Tournament (NIT). The NIT was held at Madison Square Garden and in 1948, the New York University (NYU) Violets squared off against the upstart team from Saint Louis University (SLU), called the Billikens. Led …
The All American Red Heads, a women’s professional basketball team started in Cassville, sailed for the Philippine Islands.
Pro basketball player and Mizzou coach Stormin’ Norman Stewart was born in Shelby County.
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