Search engine platform Google Inc on Friday honoured Canadian-American physical educator, doctor, professor, and coach James Naismith, who invented the game of basketball in 1891.
The search engine conglomerate, Google, celebrated the legacy of Naismith for his invaluable contribution to sports. The animated doodle features two children who are trying to throw a ball into the basket and a man, who is a caricature version of Naismith standing with a clipboard.
Born on November 6, 1861, Naismith invented the game of basketball as a winter distraction. His students were forced to stay indoors due to the winters. It was too cold to play football and baseball. He then invented the game when tasked with devising an indoor game during the harsh New England winters. The game initially had teams of nine players and a combination of outdoor sports such as American football, soccer, and field hockey.
He envisioned the game as a way for students to better themselves both physically as well as mentally and took several steps to help the game reach more youngsters. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame was incorporated in 1959 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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