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
Full Name: James A. Naismith
AKA: James Naismith
AKA: Dr. James Naismith

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James Naismith invented tha game of basketball in 1891.

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Born on November 6, 1861, 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. Naismith has been given numerous posthumous honors for his contributions to the world of sports. He died in Kansas on November 28, 1939.