James Naismith

Inventor of basketball (1861–1939)

Born: 1861

James Naismith was a Canadian-American physical educator, physician, Christian chaplain, and sports coach, best known as the inventor of the game of basketball.

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1861

James Naismith

Events associated with James Naismith

James Naismith, Canadian-American physician and educator, invented basketball (died 1939)