James Naismith

James Naismith, better known as the “Father of Basketball,” was born in Ramsay, a town near Almonte, Ontario on November 6, 1861, where he was the eldest son of Scottish immigrants John and Margaret Naismith. Ever since he was a young lad he had a passion for sports. Although he wasn’t the head of his class in academics, he was a leader among his peers in all-physical activities and showed signs of becoming a fine athlete. …

…also admitted to the Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame, which none the less was also named after him. Basketball has come a long way since Mr. Naismith, and it wouldn’t have been possible without him. Thanks to Dr. James Naismith making this sport possible and giving people whom want to make the NBA a dream. He is an intelligent individual who made up a whole new game and on top of that was Canadian.