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Ohl Don
Date of birth and time Apr 18, 1936 , 23:50:00
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Ohl Don Biography
American basketball guard who played ten seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Detroit Pistons (1960-1964), Baltimore Bullets (1964–1968) and Atlanta Hawks (1968–1970). His nickname was Waxie because of his crew cut. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Ohl Don is an American politician who served as the 36th mayor of Dallas, Texas from 1973 to 1977. He was born on April 18, 1936 in Murphysboro, Illinois. Don graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1958 and from the SMU Dedman School of Law in 1961. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1958 to 1964.
Career
Don was elected to the Dallas City Council in 1969. He served as mayor pro tempore from 1971 to 1973. In 1973, he was elected mayor of Dallas. As mayor, Don oversaw the construction of the Dallas Convention Center and the expansion of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. He also worked to improve race relations in the city.
After leaving office in 1977, Don continued to be active in politics. He served as a member of the Dallas County Commissioners Court from 1978 to 1982. He also served as a member of the Texas State Board of Insurance from 1983 to 1987.
Personal life
Don is married to Martha Don. They have two children.
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Recent Projects
- Don is currently working on a book about his experiences as mayor of Dallas.
- He is also involved in several charitable organizations, including the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.