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James Naismith was a star gymnast, Lacrosse player and American football player at McGill University where he earned a BA in Physical Education (1887) and a Diploma at the Presbyterian College in Montreal (1890). In 1885-86 he won the Wicksteed Silver Medal as the gymnastics champion of the school's junior class. In his graduating year, he won the silver Medal as the top all around athlete of the university's senior class. He also was presented a speceial award for speceial research in theology.
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What college did James Naismith go to?
James Naismith obtained his diploma from McGill's Presbyterian College of Theology in in Montreal, Quebec. He then attended the Y.M.C.A. International Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts. During his second year at the Springfield Y.M.C.A., Naismith was placed in charge of the indoor physical education program.
Why is James Naismith famous?
James Naismith is famous because he invented basketball.
What did James Naismith accomplish inventing basketball?
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Did David Naismith invent basketball?
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What was the name of James Naismith's parents?
john and margeret naismith
Where did james naismith go to grade school?
James Naismith went to a grade school that was Bennie's corners
What college did James Naismith go to?
James Naismith obtained his diploma from McGill's Presbyterian College of Theology in in Montreal, Quebec. He then attended the Y.M.C.A. International Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts. During his second year at the Springfield Y.M.C.A., Naismith was placed in charge of the indoor physical education program.
Was James Naismith black?
No, James Naismith was white.
What schools did James Naismith go to?
James Naismith went to Almonte High School.
Where did James Naismith teach?
When he invented the sport of basketball, James Naismith was in Springfield, Massachusetts teaching at the YMCA International Training School. Before that, Naismith taught at McGill University (Montreal, Quebec), and he later taught at the University of Kansas.
Was James Naismith rich?
It is not known if James Naismith was rich or not. James Naismith is the creator of the sport, basketball. Basketball was invented in 1891.
Why is James Naismith famous?
James Naismith is famous because he invented basketball.
What are James Naismith's accomplishments?
James Naismith invented basket ball.
what color did James Naismith have?
I think James Naismith had blond hair
Who was James Naismith's father?
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What was the full name of the man who invented basketball?
James A. Naismith. He wasn't given a middle name, but he adopted the initial A.
What is James Naismith's birthday?
James Naismith was born on November 6, 1861.
