November 5th, 2024
Boston Celtics player Chuck Connors became the first NBA player to shatter a backboard. He did so during a pregame warm-up at the Boston Garden. Connors also played Major League Baseball and went on to become an actor.
Source: www.nbcsports.com/boston/video/celtics-75th-season-chuck-connors-breaks-backboard-cs-first-home-game