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Basketball Coach

James Naismith is a renowned basketball coach and the inventor of the sport of basketball. He was born on November 6, 1861, and passed away on November 28, 1939. Naismith invented basketball in 1891 and played a significant role in the development of university basketball in the United States.

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“Games have been called the lab for the development of moral attributes, but they will not, of themselves, accomplish this purpose. They must be properly conducted by competent individuals.”

Has Beens Purpose Games Individual Moral Development Athlete Accomplish Attributes Competent Labs

Book:Basketball: Its Origin and Development

Source: Basketball: Its Origin and Development

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Born: November 6, 1861
Died: November 28, 1939
Known for: Basketball Coach
Quotes: 8

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