Slam Dunk: The Story of Dr. James Naismith! (S01E05)
S01E05
A peach basket was actually the very first basketball hoop ever used. When Dr. James Naismith invented the game in 1891, he nailed a peach basket to the balcony railing of a gymnasium. Players aimed to toss a soccer ball into it, but because the basket had a closed bottom, someone had to climb a ladder to retrieve the ball after every score. That humble peach basket sparked the evolution into the hoops and nets we see on courts today.
Show
Kid Explorer
Episode
S01E05
Air Date
Nov 04, 2023
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Hello, Hello! Exploring the Magical World of Telephones
S01E02
The Life and Legacy of Abraham Lincoln
S01E03
Dreams of Liberty: The Founding of the United States
S01E04
Flight Time: Flying Through Aviation History
S01E05
Slam Dunk: The Story of Dr. James Naismith!
S01E06
Whirrs & Wheels: Exploring Industiral Marvels!
S01E07
Vintage Broadcast Cal: Veteran's Day
S01E08
The Final Frontier: Astral Adventures of Neil Armstrong
S01E09
Stars, Stripes, and Eagles: Decoding America's Symbols
S01E10
Electricity: It's Shocking!
S01E11
Digital Discovery: Fun Facts About the Computer Revolution
S01E12
Rockets and Space: An Out of This World Adventure
S01E13
Part 1: The US Presidential Election Series
S01E14
Part 2: Primaries, Caucuses, and Party Conventions