About Don Putman
Lived 1922 – 2006 (aged 83). Don Putman was an American basketball player.
James Donald Putman (November 13, 1922 – June 26, 2006) was an American professional basketball player who spent three seasons in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the St. Louis Bombers. He attended the University of Colorado.
BAA/NBA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high
Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1946–47 St. Louis 58 .246 .648 .5 6.6 1947–48 St. Louis 42 .263 .679 .6 6.4 1948–49 St. Louis 59 .297 .536 2.4 4.2 St. Louis 57 .262 .635 1.6 2.4Career 216 .262 .621 1.3 4.8
Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1947 St. Louis 3 .292 .250 .3 5.0 1948 St. Louis 7 .182 .583 .7 3.3 1949 St. Louis 2 .182 .000 2.0 2.0Career 12 .215 .421 .8 3.5
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Putman?
Professional basketball player
When was Don Putman born?
Don Putman was born on 13 November 1922 in Wray.
When did Don Putman die?
Don Putman died on 29 June 2006 in Mesa County.
What was Don Putman's occupation?
Don Putman was a basketball player.
What nationality was Don Putman?
Don Putman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Putman. https://biography.guide/don-putman/
MLA: "Don Putman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-putman/.
Chicago: "Don Putman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-putman/.
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