Creator:James NaismithWhen: December 1891 Where: Springfield Massachusetts Creator: Walter CampWhen: November 6, 1869Where: Canto OH Average football player makes a year 2.1 million. Per Year 1st popular sport in America! 3rd popular sport in America!! Average basketball player makes 2.2 million a year. 19.3 million people watch football games. 22 million people watch basketball games. $11.20 for a ticket $346.96 for premium $89.00 per tickets$3.000 side court seats