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 size of the weight varies with the competition class. Advanced male athletes throw a 25 kg (56 lb. or four stone) weight, female athletes throw a 12 kg (28 lb.) weight and male master class or senior athletes throw a 19 kg (42 lb). weight.