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Donald Lee Haskins (March 14, 1930 – September 7, 2008), nicknamed "The Bear", was an American basketball player and coach. He played college basketball for three years under coach Henry Iba at Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University).
Sep 8, 2008 · Don Haskins, who was credited with helping break color barriers in college sports in 1966 when he used five black starters to win a national basketball title for Texas Western, died Sunday.
Don Haskins, also known as "The Bear", was a pioneer in college basketball for his integration of black players. He coached UTEP for 38 seasons, won seven WAC titles, and led Texas Western to the 1966 NCAA championship.
Don Haskins, credited with helping break color barriers in college sports in 1966 when he used five black starters to win a national basketball title for Texas Western, died Sunday. He was 78.
Learn about Don Haskins, the legendary coach who led Texas Western College to the 1966 NCAA title and became the first to start five black players. Explore his biography, achievements, awards and legacy at UTEP.
Sep 8, 2008 · Don Haskins, credited with helping break colour barriers in college sports in 1966 when he used five black starters to win a national basketball title for Texas Western, died Sunday. He was 78.
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Sep 8, 2008 · Don Haskins, the Hall of Fame coach who transformed college basketball when he started five black players on a Texas Western team that defeated an all-white University of Kentucky squad...
