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James Naismith Quotes

«Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals.»
«The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need. Those boys simply would not play 'Drop the Handkerchief.'»
«I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure from money or power than I do from seeing a pair of basketball goals in some out of the way place.»
«the greatest team that ever stepped out onto the floor.»
«The Composite Guide to Basketball»
«In case of dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field.»