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]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 27, 1915 Bourbonnais, Illinois |
| Died | March 18, 2002 (aged 87) Bourbonnais, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | St. Viator (1933–1937) |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1937–1938 | Kankakee Gallagher Trojans |
| As coach: | |
| 1937–1938 | Kankakee Gallagher Trojans |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Don Betourne". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. 13 August 2015. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
- ^ a b "Donald Betourne NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
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