James A Naismith Biography

James A Naismith biography

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NAME: James A Naismith
OCCUPATION: Coach, Inventor
BIRTH DATE: November 06, 1861
DEATH DATE: November 28, 1939
PLACE OF BIRTH: Almonte, Canada

PLACE OF DEATH: Lawrence, Kansas

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James Naismith was the "inventor of basketball."

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James Naismith was a Canadian and American sports coach and innovator. He invented the game of basketball in 1891. He is also credited with designing the first football helmet. He penned the first basketball rulebook, and established the basketball program at University of Kansas. He has been given numerous posthumous honors for his contributions to the world of sports.