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JAMES NAISMITH FATHER OF BASKETBALL, DIES
KANSAN
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NOV. 29, 1939
Doctor Naismith died early yesterday morning at his home on University Drive, after having been suddenly stricken by a cerebral hemorrhage Nov. 19.
University Archives
Doctor Naismith had been actively connected with the University's department of athletics for 40 years, having begun his duties here in 1898. He resigned from full-time teaching duties in June 1937.
"The youth of the world has lost a great benefactor in Dr. James Naismith, the father of basketball," Dr. F. C. Allen, chairman of the department of physical education and head basketball coach said yesterday.
"Eighteen young men all over the world are playing his game of basketball, which he originated for 18 troublesome young men in a class in Springfield, Mass., Y.M.C.A college in 1891."
Chancellor Deane W. Malott yesterday made the following statement on the work and influence of Doctor Naismith:
"In behalf of the University of Kansas, I express sorrow at the death of Dr. James Naismith, professor emeritus of
physical education. Not only the University and the state of Kansas, but the United States and many nations of the world as well, will feel the loss of this man who set high standards of personal, clean
living and was able to infuse these same standards into the lives of hundreds of young me. His contribution to the athletic world of the game of basketball will leave a mark even time cannot erase."
BASKETBALL GREAT 'PHOG' ALLEN DIES AT 88
MARK ZELIGMAN SEPT 17, 1974
Jniversity Archives
Forrest C. "Phog" Allen, University of Kansas basketball coach for 39 years, died early yesterday morning in his sleep at his home in Lawrence. He was 88.
Allen coached at KU from 1908 to 1909 and from 1920 to 1956. During those years the Jayhawks won 591 games and lost 219.
Allen had been hospitalized several times in the last year and taken to a rest home last month, but he returned to his Lawrence home at his own request two weeks ago.
Allen also coached seven years at Central Missouri State, two at Baker University and one at Haskell Institute. When he retired from coaching in 1956, Allen's 771 wins made him the most victorious coach in basketball history.
That record stood until 1968 when one of Allen's former players, Adolph Rupp of the University of Kentucky broke it.
Allen was born in Jamesport, Mo., on Nov. 18, 1885. He played basketball for Independence High School. It was during an Independence game that he met Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of the game of basketball, who later coached Allen at KU.
Allen led his teams at KU to 24 Missouri Valley, Big Six and Big Seven conference championships before the league became the Big Eight.
Allen helped found the National Basketball Coaches Association and headed the organization from 1927 to 1929. He also was instrumental in starting the NCAA tournament in 1939.
Allen's 1952 team won the NCAA Championship. His 1940 and 1953 teams lost in the national finals.
One of Allen's most prized possessions was an autographed picture from Naismith with the inscription, "From the father of basketball to the father of basketball coaching."
medical school for four years. In 1913, he accepted the head coaching position at Central Missouri State in Warrensburg, Mo. While at Warrensburg, his team won the Missouri Valley championship.
After two years of coaching basketball at KU Allen attended
He returned to KU in 1919 to become the athletic director for 19 years. He coached football for one year in 1920. He became head basketball coach in 1920 and stayed in that position until 1956 when he was forced to retire at the mandatory retirement age of 70.
THE LANGSTON HUGHES VISITING PROFESSORSHIP
Established at KU in honor of the African American writer who lived in Lawrence, the visiting professorship attracts prominent and emerging ethnic minority scholars to campus from a broad range of disciplines.
THE MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM (MSP)
The program provides support and opportunities for undergraduate students from under-represented backgrounds and furthers their academic success and career planning.
THE OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS (OMA)
OMA, one of the most visible offices on campus, provides current and prospective students from under-represented backgrounds with academic enrichment programs like Hawk Link, and offers campus-wide services including diversity and social justice training.
EMILY TAYLOR CENTER FOR WOMEN AND GENDER EQUITY
The center informs, involves,and empowers the KU community on a variety of topics,ranging from assault and discrimination to health and career concerns.
OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND DIVERSITY TRAINING (OSDT)
The office coordinates activities of five minority student programs in STEM fields at KU and Haskell Indian Nations University.
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, orientation, marital status, parental status, retaliation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University's programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and is the University's Title IX Coordinator: the Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 60045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
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