The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was established
in 1959 without a physical location by Lee Williams. In the
1960s, the Basketball Hall of Fame struggled to raise enough
money for the construction of its first facility. However, during
the following half-decade the necessary amount was raised, and
the building opened on Feb. 17, 1968, less than one month after
the National Basketball Association played its 18th All-Star
Game. In addition to honoring those who contributed to
basketball, the Hall of Fame sought to make contributions of its
own.
6. Answer these questions.
a) When did the Basketball Hall of Fame struggle to raise money for the construction of its first facility?
b) Did the building open on Feb. 17,1968?
