James Naismith

James Naismith

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Canadian educator, physician, and coach who became famous for inventing basketball in 1891. He founded the University of Kansas basketball team and authored the first basketball rulebook.
  • When was
    James Naismith born?

    James Naismith was born on Wednesday, November 6, 1861

  • Where was
    James Naismith born?

    James Naismith was born in Almonte, Canada

  • How old is
    James Naismith?

    James Naismith is 162


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  • Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals.
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