James Naismith
Jack James
Early Years
- He was born November 6, 1861.
- His parents were John and Margaret Naismith.
- My dad died of Typhoid Fever.
- Then 3 weeks later my mom died.
- I lived with my grandma and after she died I lived with my uncle.
Adulthood
- he went to Montreal mcGill University and Springfield College.
- he married Muade e. Sherman as his wife
- I have 5 kids
- I invented basketball in 1891
Major Contributions
- I invented basketball in 1891
- i got a medical degree in 1894
- I married Maude .E Sherman
- I have 5 kids