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James Naismith Autograph Sold

James Naismith was a physical education director who is most notable for creating the game of basketball in 1891. He also authored the first basketball rulebook first published in 1892. In the late 1890s Naismith began coaching basketball at the University of Kansas and within a few years enough college basketball teams existed to allow for intercollegiate games. The summer Olympics of 1904 featured basketball as a demonstration sport and became an official Olympic event in the 1936 Olympics. Naismith presented the winning medals at the 1936 Olympic games where the U.S. took the gold, Canada won the silver and Mexico was awarded bronze. Basketball has evolved considerably since 1891. Naismith’s original rules consisted of less than 600 words and the current rules exceed 30,000 words.

We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions sold two James Naismith autograph letters. Please see details below:

James Naismith Autograph Letter Signed to His Daughter During His WWI Service — ”…How are you getting along with Physiology. Get good grades in that course anyway…” — With PSA/DNA COA

Basketball inventor James Naismith autograph letter signed. Dated 25 October 1916, Naismith writes to his daughter while serving in WWI. Written on Active Service Soldiers’ YMCA Wichita stationery, it reads in full, ”Dear Helen: I have not written you since leaving home last – but I have thought of you often enough. How are you getting along with Mama? So she will be able to stay alone? If not get someone to stay with her. Do not neglect your studies. How are you getting along with Physiology. Get good grades in that course anyway – We move into Barracks today…We all feel that we are marching time here and getting nowhere. This delay is killing all the enthusiasm of the boys and it is a common saying, ‘I never love a country again’ I saw a piece in the paper this a.m. saying that Wilson had killed patriotism and there is a revulsion against military service. I want to get home to take care of Mama and relieve you. You don’t know how much I love you my little mainstay…Get that horse blanket to me soon. What has become of it?…JN”. Letter runs 3pp. on two sheets. Measures 5.5” x 8.5”. Creasing and chipping to top edge, else near fine. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $938.

James Naismith autograph
James Naismith Autograph Letter Signed. Click to enlarge.

James Naismith Autograph Letter Signed 1936

Autographed letter signed by basketball inventor James Naismith. Composed on “Continental Hotel / Frankfurt A.M.” stationery and dated 18 August 1936, Naismith describes his experiences in Germany to his wife Mandie. In part: “…It’s a beautiful place…but it did not take long to get on my nerves…I hear gabbing all around me and can’t understand a single word…” Black ink letter measures approximately 8.75″ x 11.5″. Wear and small tears to edges, otherwise very good condition. Sold for $888.

James Naismith autograph
James Naismith Autograph Letter Signed 1936. Click to enlarge.

We also sold the following autographs:

Walter Camp Signed “College Sports”

Signed copy of “Walter Camp’s Book of College Sports” by Walter Camp. New York: The Century Co: 1893. First edition octavo hardcover. Inscribed by Walter Camp on front pastedown: “With best wishes / Walter Camp / July 1894.” Sports writer and football coach, Walter Camp is considered the “Father of American Football” and one of the most significant persons in its history. Book runs 329pp. with a handful of illustrations and photos of athletes in action. Overall toning and wear, otherwise excellent condition. Sold for $1,176.

Abner Doubleday autograph
Walter Camp Signed “College Sports” July 1894. Click to enlarge.

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Abner Doubleday 1867 Document Signed

Post-Civil War document signed by Lieutenant Colonel Abner Doubleday, Brevet Major General and Second Lieutenant Henry Horton, Acting Adjutant of the 17th U.S. Infantry. Datelined Galveston, Texas, 21 May 1867, document appoints John McKenah Corporal of Company C. General Doubleday, a career army artillerist, fired the first Union shot in response to the Confederate attack on Fort Sumpter, South Carolina. Document measures 15″ x 10″. Mild toning and soiling, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $1,100.

Abner Doubleday autograph
Abner Doubleday 1867 Document Signed. Click to enlarge.

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