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