About Don Harvey
Lived 1920 – 2008 (aged 88). Don Harvey was an American basketball player, tennis player and military personnel.
Donald Lindley Harvey (July 29, 1920 – November 26, 2008) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League in one game for the Sheboygan Red Skins during the 1945–46 season.
While attending the University of Missouri he competed for the football, basketball, and tennis teams. He then served in the Army and worked on the Manhattan Project prior to becoming a professional basketball player. His post-playing careers included running a book store, being a restaurateur, and cattle ranching.
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Who was Don Harvey?
American basketball player
When was Don Harvey born?
Don Harvey was born on 29 July 1920 in Jefferson City.
When did Don Harvey die?
Don Harvey died on 26 November 2008 in Livingston.
What was Don Harvey's occupation?
Don Harvey was a basketball player, tennis player and military personnel.
What nationality was Don Harvey?
Don Harvey was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Don Harvey (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Harvey. https://biography.guide/don-harvey-basketball-player/
MLA: "Don Harvey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-harvey-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Don Harvey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-harvey-basketball-player/.
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