Don Smith
American college basketball player for the University of Pittsburgh during the 1930s
About Don Smith
Lived 1910 – 1994 (aged 83). Don Smith was an American basketball player.
Donald Heddaeus Smith (October 18, 1910 – January 27, 1994) was an American college basketball player who played for the University of Pittsburgh during the 1930s. He played the guard position and was tall. He was voted as a consensus NCAA All-American as a senior in 1932–33 after guiding the Panthers to their second consecutive Eastern Intercollegiate Conference championship. Smith, who was from Bellevue, Pennsylvania, was known for his quick basketball instincts. After retirement, he became a dentist in the Pittsburgh area.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Smith?
American college basketball player for the University of Pittsburgh during the 1930s
When was Don Smith born?
Don Smith was born on 18 October 1910 in Pittsburgh.
When did Don Smith die?
Don Smith died on 27 January 1994 in Pittsburgh.
What was Don Smith's occupation?
Don Smith was a basketball player.
What nationality was Don Smith?
Don Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Don Smith (basketball, born 1910)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Smith. https://biography.guide/don-smith-basketball-player-1910/
MLA: "Don Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-smith-basketball-player-1910/.
Chicago: "Don Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-smith-basketball-player-1910/.
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