A Scottish immigrant who grew to monopolize the steel industry through vertical integration, but eventually sold out to JP Morgan
The free throw line is 2 inches by 12 feet, situated at the top of the lane/key. The back of the three throw line is 15 feet form the backboard/ 13 feet 9 inches from the center of the basket. (Distances are measured horizontally).
A Guinness World Records spokesman said: 'The record for the longest throw-in (football) is 163.32 feet. 'It was achieved by Danny Brooks (UK) at Midgley Recreational Ground, Halifax, West Yorkshire, UK.'. Away he goes: The PE teacher attributes his world record to his flipping technique.