Don Michael Farmer (September 26, 1936 – January 1, 2025) was an American professional basketball player and coach. A 6'7" forward, he was selected with the third pick in the 1958 NBA draft by the New York Knicks after a college career at the University of San Francisco.
Farmer played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for a total of seven seasons with New York, the Cincinnati Royals, and the St. Louis Hawks. He averaged 6.7 points per game during his six years in the NBA and was known as a defensive forward. The Hawks made him an assistant coach at the start of the 1965âÂÂ66 season.
On April 28, 1966, Farmer was announced as head coach of the Baltimore Bullets. His appointment was considered as a surprise. At the age of 30, Farmer was the youngest coach in the NBA during the 1966âÂÂ67 season. On November 5, 1966, Farmer was fired by the Bullets after he led the team to a 1âÂÂ8 record and was replaced by general manager Buddy Jeannette.
He died in Santa Rosa, California on January 1, 2025.
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