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Don Boven

American baseball player (1925-2011) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 86

Donald Edwin Boven was an American basketball player, coach, and university instructor. He was a World War II veteran who was a standout athlete at Western Michigan University. After playing professional basketball, he served as an instructor at the university for more than 30 years.

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Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball1947-1948
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In the 1980s, Boven retired from his teaching duties but remained active in sporting circles and became involved in public service in his Michigan township.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2011 · aged 86

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