Donald Joseph Betourne (February 27, 1915 – March 18, 2002) was an American professional basketball player and head coach.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Kankakee Gallagher Trojans during the 1937–38 season.[2] Betourne served as a player-coach for the Trojans (the only year the team existed).[1] He played at St. Viator College prior to his time in the NBL.[1]

Don Betourne
Personal information
Born(1915-02-27)February 27, 1915
Bourbonnais, Illinois
DiedMarch 18, 2002(2002-03-18) (aged 87)
Bourbonnais, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
CollegeSt. Viator (1933–1937)
PositionForward
Career history
As player:
1937–1938Kankakee Gallagher Trojans
As coach:
1937–1938Kankakee Gallagher Trojans

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Don Betourne". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. 13 August 2015. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Donald Betourne NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 6, 2016.