Day 50: 100 Days of Central Mass Features The Basketball Hall of Fame

Being this is day #50, it's only fitting that the Baseketball Hall of Fame, celebrating it's 50th anniversary this very year, be in this spot. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was first in a small building on the campus of Springfield College where the game was first introduced. The first baseketball game was played on December 21st in 1891. James Naismith, a physical education teacher, introduced this game to a class of 18 men. The original Hall of Fame was opened in February 17, 1968

Who is your team? Boston Celtics...Orlando Magic...Dallas Mavericks? No matter your team, if you're a fan of basketball, you'll be sure to enjoy the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. They are open Mondays-Thursdays from 10AM-4PM and Fridays-Saturdays from 10AM-5PM.