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James Naismith

Canadian-american coach; inventor of basketball (1861-1939).

Born November 6th, 1860 in Almonte.

Died November 28th, 1939 at 79 years old in Lawrence.

Occupations
basketball coach, cleric, head coach, inventor, physician, writer
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Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age. Booth Tarkington