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NAISMITH PLAYER OF THE YEAR YEAHHHHH SARAH!!!

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The sport of basketball was invented in 1891 by a man named Dr. James Naismith. He was a physical education teacher at the YMCA Training School (now known as Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts, and he came up with the idea of basketball as a way to provide his students with a fun, indoor activity that would keep them active and engaged.

The first basketball game was played on December 21, 1891, and it was a pretty simple affair. There were nine players on each team, and the game was played inside a YMCA gymnasium. The court was just half the size of a modern basketball court, and the baskets were simply peach baskets attached to the walls.

The game was a huge success and quickly became a popular activity at the YMCA. In fact, the game spread so quickly that just a few years later, the first professional basketball league was formed.

Basketball in the National Archives

Every March even casual sports fans become obsessed with brackets, Cinderella stories, and buzzer-beating plays. But basketball is more than

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Dr. James Naismith (middle, in suit), a Springfield College P.E. instructor, is credited with inventing the game of basketball in 1891. This is his first team.

Maybe the NBA will bring back long pants, side parts, and mustaches? 〰️🏀

The online portal to the records held at the National Archives, and information about those records.

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Karin with an I and Naismith

Karin with an I and Naismith

Karin with an I (Curlin-Beholder) working inside of stablemate Naismith this morning. Both went 5F, the filly going in 1:01.80, and the colt in 1:01.00.

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"The Ise of Skye Emerges", del pittore scozzese nato nel 1978 Scott Naismith.

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James Naismith & The Invention Of Basketball

It’s been almost 130 years ago Dr James Naismith create a beautiful sports basketball. You may play or not, but you must hear about this game. It wasn’t easy for him, but his efforts and passion made him create this game. 

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Unseen Naismith Photos and his Real Birthplace

Unseen Naismith Photos and his Real Birthplace

A photograph of Annie Naismith, sister of Dr. James Naismith, outside the old family house and birthplace of Dr. james Naismith.

A photograph of Annie Naismith, the sister of Dr. James Naismith, outside the old family house and birthplace of James Naismith.

Rose Mary Sarsfield—- Here is the real story according to Marilyn Snedden who has done years of research in this area. The house pictured…

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