The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need. Those boys simply would not play 'Drop the Handkerchief.' — James Naismith Copy Share Image
In case of dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field. — James Naismith Copy Share Image
The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need. — James Naismith Copy Share Image
Basketball really had its origin in Indiana, which remains the center of the sport. — James Naismith Copy Share Image
Its a different world. I live in that world, but sometimes I dont understand it. — James Naismith Copy Share Image
There were 18 in the class. I selected two captains and had them choose sides. I placed the men on the floor. There were… — James Naismith Copy Share Image
Normally we have a high and a low. This is something so unusual that I dont think we know what the upper end might… — James Naismith Copy Share Image
I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure from money or power than I do from seeing a pair of basketball goals… — James Naismith Copy Share Image
Games have been called the lab for the development of moral attributes, but they will not, of themselves, accomplish this purpose. They must be… — James Naismith Copy Share Image
