Don Martin (basketball)
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BornFebruary 7, 1920
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
DiedSeptember 30, 1997 (aged 77)
Goreville, Illinois
Goreville, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 7, 1920 Poplar Bluff, Missouri |
| Died | September 30, 1997 (aged 77) Goreville, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Central Missouri (1939–1943) |
| Position | Forward / center |
| Number | 14 |
| Career history | |
| 1946–1949 | St. Louis Bombers |
| 1949 | Baltimore Bullets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
James Donald Martin (February 7, 1920 – September 30, 1997) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played for the Basketball Association of America's St. Louis Bombers and Baltimore Bullets between 1946 and 1949, averaging 3.0 points per game for his career.[1]
Following his college career, Martin obtained a master's degree from Iowa State University. He then became a teacher and basketball coach, first at Effingham High School, then at Central Junior High School in Belleville, Illinois, retiring in 1983.[2]
