Don Barksdale
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Don Barksdale's journey in professional basketball is a testament to his skill and determination. Born on March 31, 1923, in Oakland, California, Barksdale broke barriers in the sport during a time when racial segregation was prevalent in the United States. His basketball career, though relatively brief, was marked by several groundbreaking achievements. Barksdale first gained attention as a

Don Barksdale's journey in professional basketball is a testament to his skill and determination. Born on March 31, 1923, in Oakland, California, Barksdale broke barriers in the sport during a time when racial segregation was prevalent in the United States. His basketball career, though relatively brief, was marked by several groundbreaking achievements. Barksdale first gained attention as a

Career Stats

NBA 1952-1955

Points

2,895

Assists

549

Rebounds

2,088

PPG

11.0

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Career Timeline

1952-1953

Baltimore Bullets (NBA)

Player

1954-1955

Boston Celtics (NBA)

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Born Mar 31st, 1923

Age 101 years old

Height / Weight 6' 6" 200 lbs

School UCLA

Position F · C

Jersey #s 6 · 17

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