James Naismith

1861–1939 (age 78)

Physical educator and inventor of basketball

About James Naismith

James Naismith (1861–1939) lived to age 78. They were a physical educator and inventor of basketball. Born in Almonte, they died in Lawrence. They are buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Indiana.

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