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Patent Stories

A 1940 indoor basketball game in progress

History of the Basketball Court

From James Naismith's 1891 gym floor to the 94-foot NBA standard and Douglas Byrd's 1999 patent, explore the full history of the basketball court.

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A vintage basketball game, player going up for a layup

History of the Basketball

From Naismith's 1891 soccer ball to Ralph Wheeler's 1958 grip patent, trace the full history of the basketball and the invention that shaped the modern ball.

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