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James Naismith

Canadian-american coach; inventor of basketball.

Born November 6th, 1861 in Almonte.

Died November 28th, 1939 at 78 years old in Lawrence.

Occupations
basketball coach, basketball player, cleric, head coach, inventor, physician, writer
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