James Naismith
James Naismith was a Canadian physical educator, physician, and sports coach who is best known for inventing the game of basketball in 1891. Tasked with creating a new indoor sport to keep his students active during winter at the YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts, Naismith developed the original rules and nailed a peach basket to the wall, giving birth to what would become one of the most popular sports in the world.
Born on Nov 06, 1861 (163 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 5,535 | $190,000 | 101$ |
| Israel | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 5,061 | $400,000 | 220$ |
| Totals | 2 | 19,639,954 | 10,596 | $590,000 | 321$ |
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Israel:
James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891.
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Greece:
James Naismith is credited with inventing basketball in 1892.
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Canada:
James Naismith invented the game of basketball while he was an instructor at the YMCA Training School in Springfield, Mass.
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Bahamas:
According to commonly accepted legend, it was launched in 1891 by James Naismith, a Canadian-born physical education teacher in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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