Don Elser, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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basketball player (1913-1968)
Date of Birth: 04-Aug-1913
Place of Birth: Gary, Indiana, United States
Date of Death: 18-Oct-1968
Profession: basketball player
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Don Elser
- Donald Lewis Elser (August 4, 1913 – October 18, 1968) was an American professional basketball and football player.
- 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.
- Elser also played for the Boston Shamrocks in the American Football League (sometimes known as "AFL II").
- While at Notre Dame, Elser was selected to play in the 1936 Chicago College All-Star Game.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.
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