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James Naismith (NAY-smith; November 6, 1861 – November 28, 1939) was a Canadian-American physical educator, physician, Christian chaplain, and sports coach, best known as the inventor of the game of basketball.
The game of basketball as it is known today was created by Dr. James Naismith in December 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts, to condition young athletes during cold months. Naismith was a physical education instructor at YMCA International Training School (now known as Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 4 January 2025. Main article: List of members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, honors players who have shown exceptional skill at basketball, all-time great coaches, referees, and other major ...
For a person to be inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor, they must have made "significant contributions to the game of basketball". [3] Of the inaugural Hall of Fame class of 1959, seven individuals were inducted as contributors, including James Naismith, the inventor of basketball.
1891. James Naismith, born in Almonte, Ontario, invents basketball while teaching at a school now known as Springfield College [2] [3]; 1892. Senda Berenson reads about Dr. Naismith's new game, and with modified rules, introduces the game to Smith College students.
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James Naismith (1861–1939), Canadian sports coach and innovator, inventor of basketball; James Naismith (chemist) (born 1968), chemical biologist; Jason Naismith (born 1994), Scottish footballer; Jon Naismith (born 1965), British television producer; Joseph Nasmith (1850-1904), British consulting engineer and author; Kal Naismith (born 1992 ...
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honors players who have shown exceptional skill at basketball, all-time great coaches, referees, and other major contributors to the sport. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts , the Basketball Hall of Fame is named after James Naismith , who invented the sport in 1891; he was inducted into the ...