Dr. Seuss Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He published his first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, under the name of Dr. Seuss in 1937. The “Dr.” in “Dr. Seuss” was in homage to his father’s hope that he would get his PHD, but it never happened because he decided to drop it in college. Seuss was his middle name so that’s how he came up with the pen name “Dr. Seuss”. He is famous for his fun, weird, but interesting children
imagination to create over 40 unforgettable, colorful, and unique animated children’s books that has helped to solve illiteracy in American children. Dr. Seuss was born to Theodor Robert Geisel and Henrietta Seuss Geisel on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was part of a German family that took pride in their heritage. Both his mother and father played major roles in helping Geisel become who he was. They recognized his potential and encouraged him to practice what he loved doing. His
Do you really know everything about basketball? Basketball is an amazing sport in my opinion, but not a lot of people know a lot of things about it. Many people know the types of calls that are in basketball and how to play it. But a lot of people might not know the history of basketball. What I mean by this is, who invented it and when the first basketball game was ever played. I hope that I can teach you a lot more about the game of basketball. My new found knowledge about this sport is going
The Beginning of Basketball Have you ever had an interest in how something was invented? An interest in how your favorite activity or hobby came about? Ever since I was introduced to sports and how competitive it was, I became hooked. I enjoy playing football, basketball, and baseball. Of the three main sports that I play, basketball seems to be my favorite. It challenges endurance, speed, accuracy, agility, and strength. I feel guilty not knowing who created the game that takes up most of my free-time
Volleyball has a rich history dating back over 100 years ago. In the beginning of volleyball history, the sport was not very popular. It was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan at the YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts (History).William G. Morgan was born in 1870 in New York and died in 1942. He had originally called volleyball, mintonette. He made the game using components from basketball, baseball, tennis, and handball (History). The first net was borrowed from a tennis court and was set at 6'6"
Basketball: How it has became so popular A basketball dribbling on the hardwood floor is one of the best sounds ever, but when it splashes through that white net it makes that moment so much better. Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world and a lot of people play it. In this essay you will learn about how college basketball was started, how big of a sport it has come to be,and how it has grown more popular. James Naismith invented basketball in 1891, since then it has changed
basketball, and took the idea of innings from baseball. He soon found out that a basketball was too heavy, so he designed a new ball that was softer and lighter, the Volleyball. The Volleyball was originated in the United States on July 7, 1896 at Springfield College where the first volleyball game was played. The game started out going to twenty one points, but
Volleyball is a amusing sport that can be played by anyone, at any skill level, indoors or outdoors, and even on the beach. William G Morgan created volleyball. Morgan was born in Lockport, New York, and lived from 1870 to 1942. He graduated from Springfield College where he met James Naismith. Naismith was the inventor of basketball. Morgan was influenced by Naismith and invented the sport “Mintonette” on February 9, 1895, which name was later changed to “Volleyball”
The first basketball game played was in 1891 and the first American football game gathered an astonishing 800 fans as they watched the Independents defeat the St. Paul Ideals in 1869. Ever since then, American football and basketball have become among some of the highest liked and watched sports in the United States, bringing in millions of supporters each year. Even though both sports are completely different in general, they are similar in many ways also. Both sports are excellent sports to watch
Sport has a powerful influence over our society. For example, Mr. Patterson showed students a 1994 documentary film directed by Steve James “Hoop Dreams” in class. The film is centered on William and Arthur, two poor talented African American high school students living in Chicago. Along with, their dream to play professional basketball as a way to escape poverty. In their neighborhood, playing basketball is considered to be a healthy activity. From watching the movie, it is clear that playing basketball
Dylan Jenkins Mrs. Cummings Research Paper Georgia College Early College May 5, 2016 Abstract This paper will talk about the history of basketball and how it has changed since it was first created. There will articles about basketball and the way it has changed in the paper. Basketball has changed a lot and this paper will touch on the important things that were adjusted. People have their own view on how it has evolved but this paper will clear up the main parts. Explanations of
America. First, you will get to learn an abundance about the invention of the sport. As college basketball leads the way, it was enjoyed by players and became widely known by most colleges and high schools. The first game was played at what is now Springfield College, in 1891. Before the professional basketball known to us as NBA were many other leagues, including Basketball Association of America
The shot clock, the amount of players on the court at a time, and 3 point shots all became a part of the game based on changes made in the sport of basketball (Steve Silverman, 1). Basketball has become a more challenging game over the last 126 years. Some ways they have made the game more challenging is by adding the first NBA teams, the first girls team, and changing some of the rules. But now let’s go back to what basketball was like when it was created. In a quote James Naismith says, “The invention
It’s More Than a Game Basketball has become an international sport. People all around the world enjoy playing it with friends, or even competing for a championship. But haven’t you always wondered where it all began, who were the first people to play it, and who thought of something as simple as putting a ball through a hoop? When you think of basketball you probably think of the names LeBron James, Kevin Durant, or Kobe Bryant. Even though these are some superstars of the game there is one man way
“… This was change that had been brought about from outside powerful new commercial interests that recognized in professional basketball a vehicle to expand markets, and artificial impulse. (Halberstam 9) Basketball in the mid 60’s to early 70’s was still a young, new, exciting sport that was not rooted in the deep history that baseball or football had been for decades. Couple this with the expanding use of television and basketball was on the fast track to becoming a popular sport. The only problem
Pele and Wilt. From 100 points to 1,000 goals. The 1960’s changed sports, how they were played, and how people viewed them. The Celtics are one of the greatest franchised in the history of basketball. The Celtics are based in the city of Boston, Massachusetts and play in TD Garden. They were one of the original eleven teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). “In total they have seventeen Championships and twenty-one finals appearances” (Greatest
In 2007, the National Basketball Association released a dramatic ad campaign with the supposed aim to make the sport of basketball seem more grandiose and magnificent. The television advertisements in this campaign call attention to influential people and specific moments in the world of basketball. The commercials end with the NBA logo followed by the phrase “Where amazing happens.”. Set to the popular piano piece Everyday by Carly Comando, the aesthetic these ads present is able to make the audience
The NBA Commercial called “Jingle Hoops” is a business advertisement for special uniforms to be sold around the Christmas period. It includes five of the NBA most famous basketball players who include; Derrick Rose, Steve Nash, James Harden, Stephen Curry & Kevin Durant. These players are seen shooting basketballs through hoops with bells attached to them which play a tune of a Christmas song. The nets are equipped with Christmas bells, producing an amazing making jingle bell sounds. LeBron James
The Invention of the WNBA The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is an American professional basketball league for women. The league was founded in 1996, and league teams began playing in 1997. The WNBA regular season runs from May to September, followed by the postseason play-offs to determine the league champion. The National Basketball Association (NBA), the leading men’s professional basketball league, thought of the WNBA. Another women’s professional league, the American Basketball
The sport of volleyball, formerly known as "mintonette," was created in 1895 by William G. Morgan after the invention of basketball just four years prior. Volleyball began in America, and has recently attained the kind of recognition in the United States that it has gathered on a global basis, where it falls slightly behind soccer among athletic games. Currently there are over 46 million Americans who play this female-dominated sport. However, similar to other major sports, playing volleyball could