Photograph of Dr. James Naismith with His First Basketball Team

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Photograph of Dr. James Naismith with His First Basketball Team

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Naismith, James, 1861-1939

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James Naismith was born on November 6, 1861 in Almonte, Ontario, Canada to John Naismith and Margaret Young (b. 1833). He was orphaned in 1873 and raised by family members. Naismith began high school at Almonte High School in 1875, but left less than two years into his studies for four years. He returned to complete his high school equivalency in 1.5 years, graduating in 1883. Naismith received his B.A. in Physical Education from McGill in 1883, where he was active in fo...