Don Haskins date of birth:
March 14, 1930
How old was Don Haskins when died?
78
Where was Don Haskins born?
Enid, Oklahoma
When did Don Haskins die?
September 7, 2008
What is Don Haskins nationality?
American
What is Don Haskins's occupation?
Basketball player
Short Biography
Donald Lee Haskins (March 14, 1930 – September 7, 2008), nicknamed "The Bear", was an American collegiate player and basketball coach. He played for three years under coach Henry Iba at Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University). He was the head coach at Texas Western College (renamed the University of Texas at El Paso in 1967) from 1961 to 1999, including the 1966 season when his team won the NCAA Tournament over the Wildcats of the University of Kentucky, coached by Adolph Rupp.