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First-grade worksheet about basketball history with questions on James Naismith, the first basketball, and LeBron James.
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This printable first-grade worksheet introduces students to basketball history and famous players. Students answer questions about why James Naismith invented basketball, the first game ball, and LeBron James's birthplace and birth year. Useful for early sports history lessons, reading comprehension practice, or social studies activities about sports figures.

Subject:
Sports & Physical Education
Topic:
Basketball
Grade Level:
1st Grade
Updated March 2026

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