James Naismith had five children, all deceased, and 17 grandchildren. Only a handful of the grandchildren survive, and Ian Naismith has been the only descendent to remain involved with the sport ...

But it's close,'' said James P. Naismith, the last living grandson of the sport's creator. Dr. Naismith had five children and 17 grandchildren, and at the turn of the 21st Century, 14 ...

OOPS, AND BIG SWISHES ARE ALL PART OF THE GAME TODAY. HIS FIRST BOOK IS FOR KIDS AND IT’SLL A ABOUT THIS MAN DR. JAMES NAISMITH AND HIS INVENTION. BALL, IT’S BEEN REALLY REWARDING TO TRY ...

The elder Naismith had five children and 17 grandchildren. James Pomeroy Naismith – who goes by Jim and will be at the Naples YMCA celebration – is the only grandson alive today. Jim Naismith ...

James Naismith penned the 13 rules on Dec. 21 ... back into the Naismith Foundation — which also funds orphanages and children's services around the world — means his grandfather's legacy ...

This two-story home at 1700 Mississippi St. was built by James Naismith in 1923 ... Lois, raised five children in the spacious home. Their daughter, Amy Wilson, a Realtor for Stephens Real ...

Image: Dr James Naismith and his grandson Jim - photo left courtesy of University of Kansas, photo right courtesy of Simon Way/NBAE Margaret Jonker, the youngest of Jim and Beverly's children ...