Don Barksdale
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Don Barksdale was a pioneering basketball player who made a lasting impact on the sport. He was the first African-American to be named to the All-American team and the first to win an Olympic gold medal in basketball. Barksdale was born in Oakland, California in 1923. He was an outstanding athlete in high school, playing both basketball and football. He was

Don Barksdale was a pioneering basketball player who made a lasting impact on the sport. He was the first African-American to be named to the All-American team and the first to win an Olympic gold medal in basketball. Barksdale was born in Oakland, California in 1923. He was an outstanding athlete in high school, playing both basketball and football. He was

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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