Don Elser

Donald Lewis Elser (August 4, 1913 – October 18, 1968) was an American professional basketball and football player.^[1][2] 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.^[2] Elser also played for the Boston Shamrocks in the American Football League (sometimes known as "AFL II").^[1] While at Notre Dame, Elser was selected to play in the 1936 Chicago College All-Star Game.^[1]

Don Elser

Personal information
Born	(1913-08-04)August 4, 1913 Gary, Indiana
Died	October 18, 1968(1968-10-18) (aged 55) Gary, Indiana
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school	Horace Mann (Gary, Indiana)
College	Notre Dame (1933–1936)
Position	Forward / center
Career history
1941–1942	Toledo Jim White Chevrolets
1946–1947	Gary Ingots

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.^[3]