Don Haskins Death
Don passed away on September 7, 2008 at the age of 78.
Don Haskins death quick facts:
When did Don Haskins die?
September 7, 2008How old was Don Haskins when died?
78
Don Haskins Birthday and Date of Death
Don Haskins was born on March 14, 1930 and died on September 7, 2008. Don was 78 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: March 14, 1930
Date of Death: September 7, 2008
Age at Death: 78
Don Haskins - 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.
