James Naismith By mikebond Nov 26, 1867 Primary school Period: Nov 28, 1869 to Nov 6, 1939 James Naismith's Born and Death Date James Naismith WIKICreator Of Basketball Sep 26, 1873 Death of Parents Sep 1, 1875 Secondary school Sep 26, 1883 University student Sep 26, 1887 Education in Theology Nov 27, 1887 Instructor in Physical Education Sep 26, 1890 earning a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education Dec 1, 1891 James Naismith Creator Of Basketball! Dec 27, 1891 Basketball’s inaugural contest May 27, 1892 First Rules Sep 26, 1892 Basketball Became a hit Jun 20, 1894 Married Maude E. Sherman Jan 18, 1896 The first ever college basketball game was played Aug 28, 1898 Basketball Coach Feb 17, 1909 Professor and University Physician Oct 8, 1914 Chaplain/Captain Oct 6, 1916 Chaplain Oct 27, 1917 Lecturer of Moral Conditions and Sex Education Jun 7, 1919 Athletic Director Sep 26, 1959 He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame
