Don Elser

Don Elser
Personal information
Born(1913-08-04)August 4, 1913
Gary, Indiana
DiedOctober 18, 1968(1968-10-18) (aged 55)
Gary, Indiana
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolHorace Mann (Gary, Indiana)
CollegeNotre Dame (1933–1936)
PositionForward / center
Career history
1941–1942Toledo Jim White Chevrolets
1946–1947Gary Ingots

Donald Lewis Elser (August 4, 1913 – October 18, 1968) was an American professional basketball and football player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Toledo Jim White Chevrolets during the 1941–42 season and averaged 4.5 points per game.[2] Elser also played for the Boston Shamrocks in the American Football League (sometimes known as "AFL II").[1] While at Notre Dame, Elser was selected to play in the 1936 Chicago College All-Star Game.[1]

Elser was also a standout track and field athlete in college. He finished in second place (behind Olympian Jesse Owens) in the 220-yard low hurdles at the 1936 NCAA Track and Field Championships. He also finished fifth in the shot put, earning All-American status in both events.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Donald Elser". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Donald Elser NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
  3. ^ "Elser, Don". Indiana Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 17, 2017.


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