28-November... Death anniversary of James Naismith...

 

Sports world on this day (28-nov), commemorates the death anniversary of James Naismith... 

The Canadian physical education instructor, James Naismith left an indelible mark on the World of Sports by inventing basketball in 1891...  His innovative creation, initially consisting of 13 basic rules, quickly gained popularity and evolved into the dynamic and widely played sport today...

James Naismith's legacy extends beyond the basketball court, showcasing the enduring impact of his inventive spirit on the realms of physical education... 

Founder of University of Kansas basketball program, James Naismith received a tribute from US Postal Administration in 1961 with the issuance of a 4-cents postage stamp...

This stamp can be collected under the themes: 


(a) Sports / Indoor Sports...
(b) Basketball...
(c) Hands...
(d) Anniversaries / Jubilees...
 

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