110 YEARS OF KANSAS BASKETBALL
Naismith himself wrote 13 rules for his invention. In Naismith's rules, there are only 500 words. In today's rules of basketball, there are about 30,000 words.
After his move to Lawrence, Naismith coached and mentored Forrest "Phog" Allen, a remarkable player, who later became one of the most successful coaches in the United States.
When Allen first told Naismith he was going to coach, Naismith told him that basketball was only a game to play and that it didn't need a coach.
Naismith's name has been immortalized throughout the KU campus, from James Naismith Court in Allen Fieldhouse to Naismith Hall, a private residence hall.
Naismith created one of the most popular sports in the world, as well as a reason for KU fans to have so much pride in their school.
In the beginning, he gave the YMCA boys something to do, later he coached his team at Kansas — his pride and joy — and now, he is still affecting those who cheer on KU basketball with as much loyalty as he had back then.
James Naismith held various position is his time at the University of Kansas. He was Kansas' first coach and the only coach in Kansas' history to have a losing record. He was also an associate professor and the University physician.
1908-1909: The Jayhawks were again declared MVC Champions, going 25-3 overall and 11-0 at home. Coach Phog Allen left after the season but would return in 1919.
1909-1910: In the first year under new coach W.O. Hamilton, the Jay hawks once again managed to be named MVC champions, going 18-1 overall.
People used to miss games before we rolled in...
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