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Naismith

American

[ney-smith] / ˈneɪ smɪθ /

noun

James, 1861–1939, U.S. physical-education teacher and originator of basketball, born in Canada.

Naismith British

/ ˈneɪsmɪθ /

noun

James. 1861–1939, Canadian sportsman and coach; inventor of basketball

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"I first came across him as a forward here when I was a player and he was a finisher," Naismith says.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“Ecgfrith’s short reign was apparently a troubled one,” Mr. Naismith writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“This in itself speaks volumes about Offa’s prestige in the eyes of the Franks,” Mr. Naismith writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Billups, who was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2024, made $107 million as a player.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

We all know what Mr. Naismith means by this method of inquisition.

From The Doctor : a Tale of the Rockies by Connor, Ralph

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