Basketball inventor James Naismith accepted into Canada's Walk of Fame
Picturenow / Universal Images Group / Getty
Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, is among the newest inductees into Canada's Walk of Fame.
The announcement comes on the heels of the Toronto Raptors winning the country's first-ever NBA championship.
A native of Almonte, Ontario, Naismith created basketball in 1891 while teaching at the YMCA Training School in Springfield, Mass. The game was initially played with a soccer ball and peach baskets.
The 2019 Walk of Fame class also includes former NHL player Mark Messier and Olympic speed skater Cindy Klassen.
HEADLINES
- Barkov's injury not expected to keep him out long term
- Green scores 22, leads Rockets to 50th win of season
- Heat extend win streak to 6, end Celtics' 9-game run
- Haslam: Browns challenging Garrett to become 'a real leader of the team'
- Crochet shines in 1st start after Red Sox extension: 'Reason he's here'
Advertisement