He was the first Men's Basketball coach at the University of Kansas. And the only coach (out of only eight coaches in 122 years) to have a losing record.
He's buried in Lawrence, KS.
His original, type-written Basket Ball Rules are on display at the University's Allen Fieldhouse.
Factoids for Naismith...
He was the first Men's Basketball coach at the University of Kansas. And the only coach (out of only eight coaches in 122 years) to have a losing record.
He's buried in Lawrence, KS.
His original, type-written Basket Ball Rules are on display at the University's Allen Fieldhouse.
He also invented the football helmet.
RCJHKU!
Been to his grave, it's a beautiful spot. He also founded the KU chapter of the fraternity that just about every male member of my family has pledged.
You forgot the best factoid of all - He was Canadian!