Don Ackerman facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 4, 1930 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 9, 2011 (aged 80) Oceanside, New York, U.S. |
| High school | Metropolitan (Brooklyn, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 183 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | LIU Brooklyn (1950–1951) |
| NBA Draft | 1953 / Round: 2 / Pick: 8th overall |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Pro career | 1952–1954 |
| Career history | |
| 1952–1953 | Manchester British-Americans |
| 1953–1954 | New York Knicks |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 43 (1.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 15 (.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 23 (.8 apg) |
Donald D. Ackerman (born September 4, 1930 – died July 9, 2011) was an American professional basketball player. People often called him "Buddy" or "Douglas." He played as a Point guard and was known for his time with the New York Knicks.
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Don Ackerman's Basketball Journey
College and Early Professional Play
Don Ackerman played college basketball for the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds. He was part of their team during the 1950–51 season. After college, he joined the Manchester British-Americans. This team was part of the American Basketball League. He played with them during the 1952–53 season.
Playing in the NBA
In 1953, Don Ackerman was chosen by the New York Knicks in the 1953 NBA draft. He was the 8th pick in the second round. He played 28 games for the Knicks during the 1953–54 season. In these games, he averaged about 1.5 points, 0.5 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game.
At the end of that season, the Knicks traded him to the Boston Celtics. However, Don decided to end his basketball career. He chose not to move his family to Boston and instead started a new chapter in his life.
Life After Basketball
After leaving professional basketball, Don Ackerman started his own business. He ran a landscaping business for more than 40 years. He was married and had seven children. Don lived in Oceanside, New York, until he passed away in 2011.
See also
In Spanish: Don Ackerman para niños
