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).
The hammer throw is a class track and field event in which participants throw a metal ball attached to a thin wire. The men's hammer weighs 16 pounds, according to Hammerthrow.org. The women's hammer weighs 8.8 pounds. Continue Reading.