About Donnie Forman
Lived 1926 – 2018 (aged 92). Donnie Forman was an American basketball player.
Donald J. Forman (January 17, 1926 – May 10, 2018 ) was an American collegiate and professional basketball player.
A 5'10" guard from New York University, Forman played one season (1948–49) in the Basketball Association of America as a member of the Minneapolis Lakers. He averaged 4.1 points per game and won a league championship.
Forman attended Boys High School in Brooklyn where he was teammates on the school's basketball team with Frank Verdi.
BAA career statistics
Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1948–49† Minneapolis 44 .294 .642 1.7 4.1Career 44 .294 .642 1.7 4.1 Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1949† Minneapolis 9 .150 .636 .8 1.4Career 9 .150 .636 .8 1.4
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Donnie Forman?
American basketball player (1926-2018)
When was Donnie Forman born?
Donnie Forman was born on 17 January 1926 in New York City.
When did Donnie Forman die?
Donnie Forman died on 10 May 2018 in Naples, Florida.
What was Donnie Forman's occupation?
Donnie Forman was a basketball player.
What nationality was Donnie Forman?
Donnie Forman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Donnie Forman. https://biography.guide/donnie-forman/
MLA: "Donnie Forman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/donnie-forman/.
Chicago: "Donnie Forman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/donnie-forman/.
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