Chris Ford at the Boston Garden, October 12, 1979. You are looking at the first 3-pointer in NBA history Posted on 2022/02/21 by Carl Robitaille Chris Ford at the Boston Garden, October 12, 1979. You are looking at the first 3-pointer in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/sK2fJLyehT— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) February 20, 2022