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James Naismith is a great Canadian because he invented the sport of Basketball. Basketball is considered by some to be the second most popular sport in the world. Note that Naismith was living in Springfield, Massachusetts, when he invented basketball.
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How old was James Naismith when he died?
James Naismith was 78 years old when he died of a cerebral hemorrhage on November 28, 1939 (birthdate November 6, 1861).
Who founded basketball?
Basketball was founded in 1891.
When was Steven Naismith born?
Steven Naismith was born on 1986-09-14.
When was Kal Naismith born?
Kal Naismith was born on 1992-02-18.
When was Andrew Naismith Watson born?
Andrew Naismith Watson was born in 1937.
Who created baskett ball?
A Canadian named James Naismith in 1891
James naismith was the creator of which great american game?
James Naismith was the creator of basketball...and he created the game in Canada.
What country was Basketball decovered?
Basketball was invented in USA by a Canadian (James Naismith).
When was basketball invented by a German guy?
No, by a Canadian named Dr. James Naismith in 1891
What is some info about James Naismith?
James Naismith, the creator of basketball, was born in 1861. He was Canadian American. He also created the Kansas University Basketball program in later years. He died in 1939.
Invented the american game of basketball?
James Naismith was the Canadian physical education instructor who invented basketball in 1891 when he was theat Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts (1890 to 1895)
The inventor of basketball?
James Naismith was the Canadian physical education instructor who invented basketball in 1891.
What is the name of the athlete who invented basketball?
actually, Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian, invented basketball
When did basketball start in canada?
It was actually invented Springfield, Massachusetts.
Is basketball a Canadian sport?
While basketball is not as popular in Canada as in the US it could be considered to be Canadian, because James Naismith, the inventor of the game, was a born Canadian.
Who was considered the Father of basketball?
James Naismith is considered the Father of basketball. He was a Canadian physical education instructor who invented the sport in December 1891. Naismith wrote the original basketball rules and established the foundation for the game that is played today.
Was James Naismith black?
No, James Naismith was white.
