Don Ackerman

American basketball player, NBA referee

Don Ackerman - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1930
Born

1930
96 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball for the University of Iowa and later became a referee in the NBA. Officiated in multiple NBA Finals, including the championship series in the 1980s and 1990s. Contributed to the growth of officiating in professional basketball through training young referees. Retired from officiating but remained involved in basketball.

Officiated NBA Finals

Refereed for over 20 seasons

Worked in NCAA basketball

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