As per our current Database, James Naismith has been died on Nov 28, 1939 (age 78).
When James Naismith die, James Naismith was 78 years old.
| Popular As | James Naismith |
| Occupation | Doctor |
| Age | 78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | November 6, 1861 (Almonte, Canada) |
| Birthday | November 6 |
| Town/City | Almonte, Canada |
| Nationality | Canada |
James Naismith’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
James Naismith was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.
Canadian educator, physician, and coach who became famous for inventing basketball in 1891. He founded the University of Kansas basketball team and authored the first basketball rulebook.
He studied physical education in Montreal before moving to the U.S. and working at the YMCA.
He played several Sports at McGill University, including lacrosse and soccer. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is named after him.
Orphaned at an early age, he was raised by his uncle and aunt in Almonte, Canada. He was married to Maude Evelyn Sherman from 1894-1937, then to Florence B. Kincaid in 1939, the year he died.
Although he's the only coach in Kansas University history with a losing record, he coached Phog Allen, who would go on to be a Hall of Fame coach.
