Jim Naismith
Basketball inventor and coach
Born
July 26th, 1968
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An important figure in the development of basketball, introduced the game in 1891 at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts. Created the original 13 rules of the game that governed its play. Served as the first head coach of the men's basketball team at the University of Kansas, building a strong program and contributing significantly to college basketball. Naismith also had a role in the development of physical education and sport.
Invented the game of basketball
Authored the original 13 rules of basketball
First head coach at the University of Kansas
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