- Born
- November 6, 1861
- Died
- November 28, 1939 (aged 78)
- Known as
- inventor, basketball coach, writer, cleric, physician, head coach
James Naismith was a Canadian-American physical educator, physician, Christian chaplain, and sports coach, best known as the inventor of the game of basketball.
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