Don Elser
Donald Lewis Elser was an American professional basketball and football player. He played in the National Basketball League for the Toledo Jim White Chevrolets during the 1941–42 season and averaged 4.5 points per game. Elser also played for the Boston Shamrocks in the American Football League. While at Notre Dame, Elser was selected to play in the 1936 Chicago College All-Star Game.
Elser was also a standout track and field athlete in college. He finished in second place in the 220-yard low hurdles at the 1936 NCAA Track and Field Championships. He also finished fifth in the shot put, earning All-American status in both events.
