Monday, March 10, 2014

William Morgan by Ainara

 William Morgan

William Morgan invented the "Mintonette" on February 9, 1895. Later Alfred S. Halstead renamed the game Volleyball as the point of the game is to"Volley" the ball. 
He was born on  January  23, 1870 in Lockport, New York, USA.
He graduated in High school at Northfield Mount Hermon school.His friend was James Naismith the inventor of the Basketball.
He  graduated from Springfield College.He died on  December 27, 1942.

The game brought a richer life to millions of people thoughout the world