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James Naismith Quotes

Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it.

Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it.

James Naismith
Basketball, Character, Inspirational Basketball

The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need.

James Naismith
Basketball, Needs, Invention

Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals.

James Naismith
Inspirational, Motivational, Basketball

Basketball really had its origin in Indiana, which remains the center of the sport.

James Naismith
Funny, Basketball, Sports

I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure from money or power than I do from seeing a pair of basketball goals in some out of the way place.

James Naismith
Basketball, Men, Goal
James Naismith (1941). “Basketball: Its Origin and Development”, p.109, U of Nebraska Press

Games have been called the lab for the development of moral attributes, but they will not, of themselves, accomplish this purpose. They must be properly conducted by competent individuals.

James Naismith
Athlete, Games, Purpose
James Naismith (1941). “Basketball: Its Origin and Development”, p.184, U of Nebraska Press

Basketball is a pure invention.

James Naismith
Basketball, Invention, Pure

In case of dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field.

James Naismith
Umpires, Fields, Disputes
James Naismith (1941). “Basketball: Its Origin and Development”, p.54, U of Nebraska Press

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