James Naismith

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James A. Naismith (November 6, 1861 – November 28, 1939) was a Canadian who invented the sport of basketball and was the first to introduce the use of a helmet in American football. Image File history File links Naismith. ... Image File history File links Naismith. ... Image File history File links Basketball. ... is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1861 (MDCCCLXI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... is the 332nd day of the year (333rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Main articles: History of Canada, Timeline of Canadian history Canada has been inhabited by aboriginal peoples (known in Canada as First Nations) for at least 40,000 years. ... This article is about the sport. ... A person wearing a helmet. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ...

He was born in Ramsay township, near Almonte, Ontario, Canada, the eldest son of Scottish immigrants, John Naismith and Margaret Young who had arrived in the area in 1851 and worked in the mining industry. Ramsay is a ward of Mississippi Mills in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. ... Old Post Office, Almonte The former town of Almonte (pronounced al-mont as opposed to the original Spanish pronunciation of al-mon-tay) , in Ontario, Canada, is now a ward of the town of Mississippi Mills, created on January 1, 1998 by the merging of Almonte with Ramsay and Pakenham... This article is about the Canadian province. ... This article is about the country. ...

Invention of basketball

Naismith was a star gymnast, lacrosse player and Canadian football player at McGill University where he earned a BA in Physical Education (1888) 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 lost the Medal as the top athlete of the university's senior class. He was working to do physical education. Gymnasts are people who participate in the sports of either artistic gymnastics or rhythmic gymnastics. ... For other uses, see Lacrosse (disambiguation). ... Diagram of a Canadian football field. ... McGill University is a public co-educational research university located in Montréal, Québec, Canada. ... The Presbyterian College/Le Collège Presbytèrien, 3495 University Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, is a Theological College of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and is affiliated with McGill University through their Faculty of Religious Studies. ...

In 1891, while working as a physical education teacher at the YMCABCMAS International Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, Naismith was asked to make a game that would not take up much room, was not too rough, that could help its track athletes to keep in shape and at the same time, could be played indoors. He had no idea he would invent what would become the most popular indoor sport in the United States. Physical education (PE) is the interdisciplinary study of all area of science relating to the transmission of physical knowledge and skills to an individual or a group, the application of these skills, and their results. ... Springfield College is a college located in Springfield, Massachusetts. ... Nickname: Location in Hampden County in Massachusetts Coordinates: , Country State County Hampden Settled 1636 Incorporated 1852 Government  - Type Mayor-council city  - Mayor Domenic J Sarno (D) Area  - City 33. ...

Inspired by a game he played as a child called "Duck on a Rock", Naismith's game started December 14, 1891^{[citation needed]} with thirteen rules, a peach basket nailed to either end of the school's gymnasium, and two teams of nine players. On January 26, 1892^{[citation needed]} Naismith published the rules for basketball. The original rules did not include what is known today as the dribble. Since the ball could only be moved up the court via a pass early players tossed the ball over their head as they ran up court. Eventually they began bouncing the ball on the court in front of them as they ran up court which was the precursor to today's dribble. Following each "goal" a jump ball was taken in the middle of the court. Although it was not a rule, players would commonly use the dust of coal to cover the palms of their hands, allowing them to get a better grip on the ball. The palm coal was used up until the early 1930s. Also interesting was the rule concerning balls out of bounds—the first player to retrieve the ball received possession. Duck on a Rock was a medieval children’s game. ... is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1891 (MDCCCXCI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Binomial name (L.) Batsch Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1892 (MDCCCXCII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... In sports such as football (soccer), basketball, bandy and water polo, dribbling refers to the maneuvering of a ball around a defender through short skillful taps or kicks with either the legs (football/soccer), hands (basketball), stick (bandy) or swimming strokes (water polo). ...

Basketball became a very popular men's sport in the United States and Canada very quickly, and spread to other countries as well. Additionally, there were several efforts to establish a women's version with modified rules. Naismith himself was impressed with how quickly women caught onto the game and remarked that they were quick to understand the nature of the teamwork involved. He observed some women playing at a college in Springfield, MA, and was instrumental in promoting the sport for women in New England. This met with great resistance in some circles and was consequently far slower to become truly widespread. The International Basketball Federation (French: Fédération Internationale de Basketball), more commonly known by the French acronym FIBA (pronounced ), is an association of national organizations which governs international competition in basketball. ...

Basketball was a demonstration sport at the 1904 Games in St. Louis, NUSA. Men's basketball was officially added to the Olympic Games program at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. There, Naismith handed out the medals to three North American teams; United States, for the Gold Medal, Canada, for the Silver Medal, and Mexico, for their Bronze medal win. Women's basketball became an Olympic event in Montreal during the 1976 Summer Olympics. The 1904 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the III Olympiad, were held in St. ... St. ... The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ... The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, were held in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. ... This article is about the capital of Germany. ... Nickname: Motto: Concordia Salus (well-being through harmony) Coordinates: , Country Province Region Montréal Founded 1642 Established 1832 Government  - Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area [1][2][3]  - City 365. ... The 1976 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad, were celebrated in 1976 in Montreal, Quebec. ...

Coaching

Following a brief period of study in Denver, Naismith moved to Lawrence, Kansas in 1898 to become a professor of physical education and the athletic director at Kansas University. He also introduced the game of basketball to Kansas, and served as the school's first basketball coach from 1898 to 1907. Kansas went on to develop one of the nation's most storied college basketball programs. Lawrence is a river city in and the seat of Douglas County, Kansas, United States, 41 miles (66 km) west of Kansas City, along the banks of both the Kansas (Kaw) and Wakarusa Rivers. ... The meaning of the word professor (Latin: [1]) varies. ... Physical education (PE) is the interdisciplinary study of all area of science relating to the transmission of physical knowledge and skills to an individual or a group, the application of these skills, and their results. ... blah blah Modern athletic directors are often in a coaching misconduct being proven, often the athletic director will be terminated along with the offending coach. ... The University of Kansas (often referred to as just KU or Kansas) is an institution of higher learning located in Lawrence, Kansas. ... In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction and instruction of the on-field operations of an athletic team or of individual athletes. ...

With a record of 55-60, Naismith is the only Kansas coach to have a losing record. Nevertheless, Naismith has one of the greatest coaching legacies in basketball history. Naismith coached Forrest "Phog" Allen, his eventual successor at Kansas, who went on to become one of the most successful coaches in U.S. college basketball history. The court itself in Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas is named the James Naismith Court. (The official address of Allen Fieldhouse is 1700 Naismith Drive.) Phog Allen was the college basketball coach of Dean Smith and Adolph Rupp, who are two of the most successful men's college basketball coaches, and won a combined total of six NCAA championships. Adolph Rupp was the college basketball coach of Pat Riley who is one of the greatest coaches in NBA history and has coached five teams to the NBA championship, including the 2006 NBA champion Miami Heat. Dean Smith went on to be the college basketball coach of hall of fame coach Larry Brown (who also coached at the University of Kansas for five seasons, leading them to a national title in 1988), current North Carolina coach Roy Williams (who also coached for 15 seasons at the University of Kansas previous to that, and won a national championship in 2005 with North Carolina), and basketball great Michael Jordan. Forrest Phog Allen, D.O. (November 18, 1885 – September 16, 1974) was an American collegiate basketball coach known as the Father of Basketball Coaching. ... Dr. Forrest C. Phog Allen Fieldhouse is an indoor arena at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. ... Forrest Phog Allen, D.O. (November 18, 1885 – September 16, 1974) was an American collegiate basketball coach known as the Father of Basketball Coaching. ... Dean Edwards Smith (born February 28, 1931) is a retired head coach of men’s college basketball. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For the American guitarist, see Patrick Riley. ... NBA redirects here. ... Dean Edwards Smith (born February 28, 1931) is a retired head coach of men’s college basketball. ... Larry Brown For other people of the same name, see Larry Brown (disambiguation). ... Roy Williams (born August 1, 1950 in Marion, North Carolina) is head coach of the mens basketball team at the University of North Carolina. ... For other persons named Michael Jordan, see Michael Jordan (disambiguation). ...

In the late 1930s Naismith played a role in the formation of the National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball, which later became the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (better known as the NAIA) traces its roots to the National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball. ...

In August 1936, while attending the Berlin Olympics, he was named honorary President of the International Basketball Federation. The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, were held in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. ... The International Basketball Federation (French: Fédération Internationale de Basketball), more commonly known by the French acronym FIBA (pronounced ), is an association of national organizations which governs international competition in basketball. ...

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Personal life

Naismith married Maude Sherman in 1894 and they had five children. Naismith graduated as a medical doctor. Naismith was also a Presbyterian Minister and became a naturalized American citizen on May 4, 1925. In 1939 he was awarded his Doctor of Divinity from The Presbyterian College, Montreal. After Maude's death in 1937, he married Florence Kincade on June 11, 1939. The marriage lasted five months, as James Naismith died of a cerebral brain hemorrhage. The current Presbyterian Church in Canada was formed in 1925. ... In most Protestant churches, a minister is a member of the ordained clergy who leads a congregation; such a person may also be called a Pastor, Preacher, or Elder. ... A judge swears in a new citizen. ... The word citizen may refer to: A person with a citizenship Citizen Watch Co. ... is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Doctor of Divinity (D.D., Divinitatis Doctor in Latin) is an academic degree. ... The Presbyterian College/Le Collège Presbytèrien, 3495 University Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, is a Theological College of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and is affiliated with McGill University through their Faculty of Religious Studies. ... is the 162nd day of the year (163rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

He has been honored extensively in his native country Canada and also in other nations. He was the founding inductee when on February 17, 1968 the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, named in his honor, opened in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was also an inaugural inductee to the McGill University Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. In 2007, he was enshrined in the FIBA Hall of Fame. is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For Womens Basketball Hall of Fame, see Womens Basketball Hall of Fame. ... Nickname: Location in Hampden County in Massachusetts Coordinates: , Country State County Hampden Settled 1636 Incorporated 1852 Government  - Type Mayor-council city  - Mayor Domenic J Sarno (D) Area  - City 33. ... McGill University is a public co-educational research university located in Montréal, Québec, Canada. ... FIBA Hall of Fame honors basketball players, coaches and administrators who have contributed to international competitive basketball. ...

In 2005 James Naismith's grandson, Ian Naismith, planned on selling the original copy of the thirteen rules. The rules were passed down on Naismith's death to his youngest son, James Naismith, who was Ian's father. James lived in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ian Naismith, as of November 19, 2007, still has possession of the originals and was in Beaumont, Texas where Lamar University basketball fans and alumni were able to view them. Nickname: Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: , Country State Counties Nueces, San Patricio Government  - Mayor Henry Garrett Area  - City 460. ... is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: , Counties Settled 1835 Incorporation 1838 Gentilic Beaumonter Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Becky Ames  - City Manager Kyle Hayes  - Mayor Pro - Tem Nancy Beaulieu Area  - City 222. ... Lamar University is a four-year university located in Beaumont, Texas, USA, and a member of the Texas State University System. ...

Naismith was a Freemason [1] and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. American Square & Compasses Freemasonry is a worldwide fraternal organization. ... ΣΦΕ (Sigma Phi Epsilon), commonly nicknamed SigEp or S-P-E, is a social fraternity for male college students in the United States. ...

In Lawrence, James Naismith has a road named in his honor, Naismith Drive. It is a separated, four-lane road that runs North-South from 24th street all the way into the KU campus. Naismith Hall, a college residential dorm, is located on the Northeast edge of 19th and Naismith.

13 Rules of Basketball (as written by James Naismith)

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1. The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.
2. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands, but never with the fist.
3. A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man running at good speed.
4. The ball must be held by the hands. The arms or body must not be used for holding it.
5. No shouldering, holding, pushing, striking or tripping in any way of an opponent. The first infringement of this rule by any person shall count as a foul; the second shall disqualify him until the next goal is made or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, for the whole of the game. No substitution shall be allowed.
6. A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violations of Rules 3 and 4 and such as described in Rule 5.
7. If either side makes three consecutive fouls it shall count as a goal for the opponents (consecutive means without the opponents in the meantime making a foul).
8. A goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted from the grounds into the basket and stays there, providing those defending the goal do not touch or disturb the goal. If the ball rests on the edges, and the opponent moves the basket, it shall count as a goal.
9. When the ball goes out of bounds, it shall be thrown into the field and played by the first person touching it. In case of dispute the umpire shall throw it straight into the field. The thrower-in is allowed five seconds. If he holds it longer, it shall go to the opponent. If any side persists in delaying the game, the umpire shall call a foul on them.
10. The umpire shall be the judge of the men and shall note the fouls and notify the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made. He shall have power to disqualify men according to Rule 5.
11. The referee shall be judge of the ball and shall decide when the ball is in play, in bounds, to which side it belongs, and shall keep the time. He shall decide when a goal has been made and keep account of the goals, with any other duties that are usually performed by a referee.
12. The time shall be two fifteen-minute halves, with five minutes rest between.
13. The side making the most goals in that time is declared the winner.
14. You can dribble the ball up and down the cour but you cant grab it and dribble again once you have stopped dribbling.

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External links and references

• Basketball Hall of Fame profile
• Naismith Foundation
• Original 13 basketball rules by Dr. James Naismith
• Basketball History: Dr. James Naismith: KU Basketball History Web Site
• University of Kansas men's basketball
• Heritage Minutes: Dr. James Naismith
• FrozenHoops.com History of basketball in Canada
• Basketball Man documentary website
• McGill Sports Hall of Fame
• FIBA Hall of Fame profile
• Basketball Man, a documentary about James Naismith
• James Naismith at Find A Grave
• Works by or about James Naismith in libraries (WorldCat catalog)