| Don Elser | |
| Position: | Forward / center |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 4 |
| Weight Lb: | 220 |
| Birth Date: | 4 August 1913 |
| Birth Place: | Gary, Indiana |
| Death Place: | Gary, Indiana |
| Nationality: | American |
| High School: | Horace Mann (Gary, Indiana) |
| College: | Notre Dame (1933–1936) |
| Years1: | 1941–1942 |
| Team1: | Toledo Jim White Chevrolets |
| Years2: | 1946–1947 |
| Team2: | Gary Ingots |
Donald Lewis Elser (August 4, 1913 – October 18, 1968) was an American professional basketball and football player.[1] [2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Toledo Jim White Chevrolets during the 1941–42 season and averaged 4.5 points per game.[2] Elser also played for the Boston Shamrocks in the American Football League (sometimes known as "AFL II").[1] While at Notre Dame, Elser was selected to play in the 1936 Chicago College All-Star Game.[1]
Elser was also a standout track and field athlete in college. He finished in second place (behind Olympian Jesse Owens) in the 220-yard low hurdles at the 1936 NCAA Track and Field Championships. He also finished fifth in the shot put, earning All-American status in both events.[3]