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1929 James Naismith Handwritten Response to a Letter with Basketball Content
If you can believe it, there was a time when basketball was in question as a game safe enough for children to play. This is a letter written by the game’s inventor, Dr. James Naismith, in its’ defense. Naismith’s response is penned on the back and front of the actual type written letter he received. In it he lists four reasons that basketball is good for children: 1:“It is not a physical strain that some would have us believe.” 2: “It is always under control” 3: "There are rest periods” 4: “Underdeveloped and abnormal boys can be kept out of the game.” It’s pretty hard to argue with the inventor of the game! Letter is EX while all the writing is 8/10.
Past Sports Card, Memorabilia, Non-Sports Card and Collecitble Auction Items
Other past auction items that may be of interest to you.
Four Paintings by Mrs. James Naismith
Mrs. James Naismith's Wedding Glove, Garter, Hankerchief and Doll Dress
Dr. James Naismith's Medicine Dosage Cups and Dental Kit
Dr. James Naismith's 1936 Olympic Postage Stamps and 1961 Naismith-Basketball Stamps
Dr. James Naismith's Cub Scout Leader Buttons (4) and Ring
1926 "Hygiene" Book Signed by James Naismith
1933 "Alcohol and Man" Book Signed by James Naismith
