Dr. James Naismith invented basketball in 1891. In the photo, his grandson is standing next to his statue!❤️ James Naismith wrote the rules of the game, which he posted in the school wall newspaper. Basketball became popular very quickly - literally a year later it was played all over the world

The legacy of Dr. James Naismith lives on through the global popularity of basketball. It's remarkable to see his grandson standing next to his statue, symbolizing the enduring impact of his invention. 🏀 