http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/163580
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has purchased a bunch of James Naismith stuff from his family in the USA.
Well, check out the third paragraph regarding a passport he used to check out the first-ever basketball games in the olympics.
I'm betting he was a fighter.
"Dr. Naismith regarded his invention of the game as just an episode in a long career devoted to the improvement of the physical condition of succeeding generations. He thought WRESTLING was better exercise than basketball "
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"Naismith also introduced the use of the helmet in football. He'd banged up his ears in games during his youth, which was why the distinguishing feature was noted on his passport."
I'm guessing you didn't finish reading the article before you posted.