James Naismith Speaking To His Wife
by Bettmann
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James Naismith Speaking To His Wife
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Bettmann
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Photograph - Photography
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(Original Caption) Originators of Basketball Discuss the Game. Lawrence, Kansas: Photo shows Mr. and Mrs. James Naismith, discussing the game of basketball of which they are the originators. The peach baskets were first used and which have been replaced by web baskets made of cord. Naismith, known as the "Father of Basketball" invented the game in 1891 while a student at Springfield, Mass. college. His wife is the first woman to play the game and has served as coach for several girls teams. When the game was first played as many as 50 men played at one time and it was a rough and tumble affair.
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May 17th, 2020
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