1871

Founder A G. Mr. Spalding Mr. Spalding was born in Illinois, USA in 1850. At the age of 17, he joined professional baseball teams such as Washington and New York. In 1871, he joined the Boston Red Sox as a starting pitcher and led the team to a three game winning streak from 1872 to 1875. Since then, Mr. Spalding has been committed to correcting the violence, corruption and other corruption in the baseball industry, which has made him a hero in the eyes of the American people, and baseball has gradually become an American dream.

1876

In 1876, the Spalding Brothers Company was established Spalding Company developed the world's first baseball and introduced it to the professional baseball league. Spalding baseball later became the first official ball in the history of the National Baseball League for 100 years (1876-1976) and the official ball of the American League for a long time (1889-1973). In the same year, SPALDING Sports Equipment Company was officially established in Chicago. In just two years, it has been highly praised for its reliable quality and reasonable price, expanding from 2 stores to 14 stores. Various retailers have also requested to purchase, and its growth rate is astonishing.

1877

1877 baseball gloves Spalding manufactures the first baseball glove for Major League Baseball games

1887

The first rugby ball in 1887 Spalding developed and manufactured the first American football. Every rugby ball is made of high-quality leather shoes and leather, featuring stitching in the style of raw leather.

1888

The first tennis ball of 1888 Spalding Company developed the first tennis ball in the United States

1894

After Dr. Naismith invented basketball in 1894, he entrusted the invention to his friend Mr. Spalding and asked Spalding Company to develop the first basketball in history

1895

The first volleyball in 1895 Not long after volleyball originated in the Massachusetts state of the United States, Spalding Corporation created the world's first volleyball

1900

The world's largest baseball bat manufacturer

1930

Liquid core golf ball Spalding developed and launched the first liquid core golf ball, named Kros Flite. The structure of this ball represents a significant technological advancement in golf ball manufacturing technology.

1939

Mr. Spalding has been inducted into the Hall of Fame In the first year of the establishment of the Baseball Hall of Fame, founder A G. Mr. Spalding's name is included in it.

1968

Double layered structure golf ball Spalding invented the first double layered golf ball

1972

Synthetic leather basketball Spalding launches first synthetic leather basketball

1983

NBA official game ball Spalding, with its excellent quality and performance, has become the official designated only ball for NBA games.

1992

Composite material basketball Spalding was the first company to develop and launch composite leather surface materials for basketball. This new technology not only makes the basketball more durable but also provides an ultra soft feel, which is better in terms of feel and control compared to traditional leather.

1997

WNBA Official Match Ball Spalding has become the official designated only match ball for the WNBA.

2001

Built in air pump basketball Spalding launches first and only basketball with built-in Micro PumpTM Spalding has developed the official game ball for the National Basketball League (NDBL) in the United States

2002

MISL official ball Spalding becomes the official designated match ball for MISL (MAJOR INDOOR SOCCOR LEAGUE)

2003

ROCKER PARK Official Match Ball Spalding becomes the official designated ball for ROCKER PARK LEAGUE matches

2004

Spalding becomes the official match ball for the four leagues Indoor American Football League (AFL) Beach King Volleyball League Pop Warner Football Tournament Street Basketball Classic (EBC)

2005

Spalding becomes the official partner of HOOP HALL CLASS

2006

NEVERFLAT The Spalding NEVERFLATTM basketball is the first basketball to use pressure holding technology, and it is also Spalding's only basketball that can ensure a state of full air for a longer period of time - the pressure holding time is several times longer than traditional Spalding basketballs! Two epidermal structures Develop a professional basketball with two skin structures for competitions

2007

Spalding launches THE BEAST ® Portable basketball hoop, you can play basketball on any open space in front of the door.

2008

Spalding launches first basketball series designed specifically for teenagers - ROOKIE GEAR

2009

NBA&NCAA Official Designated Basketball Stand ACC official designated ball

2012

EUROLEAGUE Official Ball Spalding has become the official designated only ball and designated only basketball hoop for EUROLEAGUE

2013

Spalding China was established Spalding Sports Goods (China) Co., Ltd., a brand subsidiary and sole distributor in China, was established in Shanghai.

2014

Spalding celebrates 30th anniversary as the only official designated ball for NBA games

2015

Spalding China launches clothing football rugby

2016

Basketball believer themed event globally synchronized online

2018

Spalding Sports Goods (China) Co., Ltd. celebrates its 5th anniversary

2019

125th Anniversary of Basketball Birth (1894-2019)