---
title: 'Basket Ball'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'James Naismith'
date: 1892-01-15
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Athletics and Recreation'
- 'Children and Youth'
scriptures:
- 'Hebrews 12'
- 'Philippians 3'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/naismith-1892-basket-ball
---

# Basket Ball

Early athletics piece: James Naismith's original basketball rules, gym contest scoring, and practical photography/darkroom tips for boys' classes.

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