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| − | '''James Naismith''' (1861-1939) was a [[Canadian]]-born physical education instructor who invented the game of basketball in [[Springfield]],[[ Massachusetts]] in 1892. He later became the basketball coach at the University of | + | '''James Naismith''' (1861-1939) was a [[Canadian]]-born physical [[education]] instructor who invented the game of [[basketball]] in [[Springfield]],[[Massachusetts]] in 1892. He later became the basketball coach at the [[University of Kansas]]. Ironically, he is the only coach in the university's history to have an overall losing record. |
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*[http://www.hoophall.com/history/original_13rules.htm/ Dr. Naismith's original 13 rules of basketball] | *[http://www.hoophall.com/history/original_13rules.htm/ Dr. Naismith's original 13 rules of basketball] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:28, July 12, 2016
James Naismith (1861-1939) was a Canadian-born physical education instructor who invented the game of basketball in Springfield,Massachusetts in 1892. He later became the basketball coach at the University of Kansas. Ironically, he is the only coach in the university's history to have an overall losing record.