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James Naismith
By: Ilazki
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS In 1891 Dr. James Naismith
invented basketball. He also wrote the basic rules.
BIRTH
He was born in November 6, 1861 in Ontario Canada.
FAMILY He had 2 wives and 5 childrens.
EDUCATION
Dr. James Naismith was a phisical education professor.
EARLY LIFE
In early December 1891 Dr. James Naismith was trying to keep his gym class active on a rainy day. He was looking for an indoor game to keep his students occupied.
ADULT LIFE
• The game of basketball was inspired by a children’s game called duck- on- a rock. After changing the peach baskets for open hoop nets, James Naismith soon wrote thirteen official rules for the game.
DEATH
• He died in November 28, 1939 (Aged 7) in Lawrence, Kansas because of a brain haemorrage.
HOW THIS PERSON ACCOMPLISHED CHANGE THE WORLD
Baketball is a one of the world’s popular and widely viewed sports
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