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Donald Piper (basketball)

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Donald Arthur Piper was an American basketball player who won an Olympic gold medal. Born on 5 March 1911, he played college basketball at UCLA and was part of the United States basketball team that won the gold medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics, where he played two matches. Piper died on 25 March 1963, at the age of 52. His Olympic record is listed at databaseOlympics.com, and he also appears on the USA Basketball all-time roster, which marks him as part of the national program's history.

Facts
Birth Year
1911 1
Gender
Male 1
Medals or Titles Band
1 2
Classification
Competition Category
Team 1
Connections

Competed In

1936 Summer Olympics, Competitions
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Plays

Basketball, Sports
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Nationality

United States

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Donald Arthur Piper (March 5, 1911 – March 25, 1963) was an American basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Sources
1. Olympedia: Don Piper (Olympedia)
Olympedia
  • Biographical information, born
    Born 5 March 1911 in Peoria, Illinois USA
  • Biographical information, sex
    Sex Male
  • Biography, team play
    Don Piper was a UCLA grad who played for the Universal Studios team and the U.S. Olympic team in 1936.
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2. Donald Piper (basketball) (Wikipedia)
  • Lead, nationality
    Donald Arthur Piper (March 5, 1911, March 25, 1963) was an American basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
  • Second paragraph, gold medal
    He was part of the American basketball team, which won the gold medal.
  • Plays: Basketball, Lead
    Donald Arthur Piper (March 5, 1911, March 25, 1963) was an American basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
  • Competed In: 1936 Summer Olympics, Lead
    Donald Arthur Piper (March 5, 1911, March 25, 1963) was an American basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
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