Tetherball was invented in Britain by at least as early as 1875. It may have been invented in Ireland, where some lucky, young Dubliner could have received a set for Christmas in 1875.

When did tetherball become popular?

Around the 1900's tetherball started to become more popular. With patents being filled and companies like Spalding and Wright & Ditson creating versions of tetherball with sets of rules for sale.

Is tetherball a real sport?

Tetherball continues to remain an informal sport. Leagues are extremely rare, and professional tetherball organizations do not currently exist.