Hall of Fame coach Don Haskins, 78
Posted: Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 10:20 pmDon Haskins, credited with helping break color barriers in college sports in 1966 when he used five black starters to win a national basketball title at Texas Western, died Sunday. He was 78.
Dr. Dwayne Aboud said Haskins had been suffering from congestive heart failure and died at home about 4:30 p.m. He was surrounded by friends and relatives, Aboud said.
Haskins, known for his gruff demeanor, was portrayed in the 2006 movie “Glory Road.” … Read full obituary
