James Naismith died in Lawrence, Kansas, from a brain hemorrhage at the age of 78. His death marked the end of the life of the inventor of basketball.

After the death of his first wife, James Naismith married Florence Kincaid. This was a second marriage for Naismith late in his life.

James Naismith became an American citizen. This marked a formal transition in his national allegiance.

The University of Kansas Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter was officially chartered, with Naismith leading the new 40-member fraternity as 'Chapter Counselor.'

James Naismith was initiated as a SigEp member to bring a Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter to KU by national office of the fraternity.

James Naismith married Maude Sherman in Springfield, Massachusetts. This marriage was a significant event in his personal life.

The first public basketball game was played. James Naismith invited Amos Alonzo Stagg to play in the first public basketball game on March 12, 1892. The students defeated the faculty 5–1 and Stagg scored the only basket for the faculty.

James Naismith was born in Almonte, Canada West, Province of Canada (now part of Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada) to Scottish parents. This marked the beginning of the life of the inventor of basketball.