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Don Schlundt

1933 – 1985

American basketball player

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Lived 1933 – 1985 (aged 52). Don Schlundt was an American basketball player.

Don Schlundt (March 15, 1933 — October 10, 1985) was an American college basketball player. He was born in St. Joseph County, Indiana, to Martin and Anna (née Bodtke) Schlundt. He died in Indianapolis.

Collegiate career

Schlundt, a 6'9 center, played collegiately at Indiana University after a standout high school career at Washington Clay High School in South Bend, Indiana. He played for the Hoosiers from 1951 to 1955. Freshmen were eligible to play college basketball in 1951 due to the Korean War, making Schlundt one of the hundreds of 1950s-era players to compete for four varsity seasons. Schlundt led the Hoosiers to the 1953 National Championship.

Schlundt was named an All-American in 1953, 1954 and 1955. He left IU as the school's all-time leading scorer with 2,192 points - a mark that stood for 32 years until Steve Alford broke it. Following the completion of his collegiate career, Schlundt decided to pursue a career in business instead of professional basketball after completing his college education.

He was elected to the Indiana University athletics Hall of Fame in 1982 and is also a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Schlundt died of cancer on October 10, 1985.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Clay High School, Indiana University Bloomington
Awards
1953 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans; 1955 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans; Big Ten Conference; List of NCAA Division I men's basketball champions; NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Don Schlundt?

American basketball player (1933-1985)

When was Don Schlundt born?

Don Schlundt was born on 15 March 1933 in South Bend.

When did Don Schlundt die?

Don Schlundt died on 10 October 1985 in Indianapolis.

What was Don Schlundt's occupation?

Don Schlundt was a basketball player.

What nationality was Don Schlundt?

Don Schlundt was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Don Schlundt

· Wikidata: Q5293480

· DBpedia: Don Schlundt

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