Leather Head Sports Naismith Leather Basketball travel label From the Sir Jack's antique

From the Sir Jack's antique collection

Offered with a custom vintage inspired polarized green glass lens

24-karat-gold-plated hinges

Features two dividers and a tray

Solid brass quahog shell buckle

Leather Head Sports Naismith Leather Basketball travel label From the Sir Jack's antiqueThe origins of basketball can be traced to Springfield, Massachusetts in 1891. Physical education teacher Dr. James Naismith created an indoor game that would provide an "athletic distraction" for a rowdy class through the harsh New England winter. A wooden peach basket was hung 10 feet above the gymnasium floor and players shot and dribbled with a soccer ball. The sport of basketball evolved from its humble beginnings and quickly gained worldwide