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James Naismith was a member of the Pi Gamma Mu and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternities. On June 20 th 1894, James Naismith married Maude Evelyn Sherman (1870-1937) in Springfield Massachusetts. He decided this since he believed that he could do more good work with the youth on the athletics filed than he could do as a clergyman. His great interest in athletics contributed to his decision to go into physical education rather than evangelism. He was a great football and lacrosse player at McGill and directed the undergraduate gymnastics classes during his last year at Presbyterian College. James Naismith had always been an athlete. Intending to be a minster of the word, James Naismith continued his theology studies at the Presbyterian College in Montreal for three years and earned a diploma in 1890. He graduated in 1887 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education. James Naismith dropped out of school to work as a logger in lumber camp for five years, after which he returned to finish his secondary education.Īfter completing his secondary education, Naismith joined McGill University in Montreal in 1883. His instructor asked him to create an indoor game and James created Basketball.He became the first college basketball coach.

The first basketball game were played nine against nine, and using a soccer ball.

He was born in Canada but later became an American citizen.

He also enjoyed hunting and other outdoor games. He was the second child of Scottish immigrants John and Margaret (Young) Naismith.Īt the age of 9, James Naismith was orphaned and was left in the care of his uncle, Peter Young, together with his religious grandmother.Īs a young boy, James Naismith worked at a farm, and he enjoyed playing catch and hide and seek. James Naismith was born on 6th November 1861 in Almonte, Ontario, Canada.

Children: Margaret Mason, Helen Carolyn, John Edwin, Maude Ann, and James Sherman.

Spouses: Maude Evelyn Sherman and Florence B.

Parents: John Naismith (father), Margaret Young (mother).

Education: The Presbyterian College, McGill University, YMCA.

Place Of Birth: Almonte, Ontario, Canada.

James Naismith was indeed a great contributor to the world of sports, making basketball the only modern sport that was ‘invented’ by an individual. He also pinned the first basketball rulebook, and established the basketball program at the University of Kansas. The world credits Naismith with designing the first football helmet. James Naismith was a Canadian-American physical educator who designed the game of basketball in 1891.