Including his years as coach , Naismith served as athletic director and faculty at the school for a total of almost 40 years .
Naismith became professor emeritus in Kansas when he retired in 1937 at the age of 76 .
Including Naismith 's years as coach , Naismith served as athletic director and faculty at the school for a total of almost 40 years .
Naismith became professor emeritus in Kansas when he retired in 1937 at the age of 76 .