James Naismith

James Naismith was a Canadian-American physical educator, physician, Christian chaplain, and sports coach, best known as the inventor of the game of basketball.

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Who was born first?

• James Naismith and Henry Gantt were born the same year
• James Naismith and Mykola Zelinsky were born the same year
• James Naismith and Curt von Bardeleben were born the same year
• James Naismith and Robert Bosch were born the same year
• James Naismith was born 1 year after Herman Hollerith

Timeline

1. Herman HollerithFebruary 29, 1860 – November 17, 1929
2. Curt von BardelebenMarch 4, 1861 – January 31, 1924
3. Henry GanttMay 20, 1861 – November 23, 1919
4. James Naismith (this page)November 6, 1861 – November 28, 1939
5. Mykola ZelinskyJanuary 25, 1861 – July 31, 1953
6. Robert BoschSeptember 23, 1861 – March 12, 1942

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