Naismith
[ney-smith] /ˈneɪ smɪθ/
noun
1.
James, 1861–1939, U.S. physical-education teacher and originator of basketball, born in Canada.
/ˈneɪsmɪθ/
noun
1.
James. 1861–1939, Canadian sportsman and coach; inventor of basketball
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