Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Entertainment and Sports Auction December 9th
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/9/2021
Original envelope signed by James Naismith. It is postmarked September 15, 1917, addressed to Mrs. Jas Naismith in Lawrence, Kansas. The "h" in "Naismith" got cut off from the opening of the letter. The envelope is encapsulated by PSA/DNA.
James Naismith (November 6, 1861 – November 28, 1939) was a Canadian-American physical educator, physician, Christian chaplain, sports coach, and inventor of the game of basketball. After moving to the United States, he wrote the original basketball rule book and founded the University of Kansas basketball program.
With PSA/DNA. With One of a Kind Collectibles LOA.
James Naismith, Founder of Basketball - Signed Envelope
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