Don King (born February 1926) is a former

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player and coach. He served as the head coach at the

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for one season, in 1967. King came to Hawaii in 1966 as an assistant under Phil Sarboe. From 1963 to 1965, he served as the head football coach at

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, compiling a record of 11–15. King played football at Hughson Union High School in

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, Modesto Junior College, and

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Head coaching record

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1926 births Possibly living people Fresno State Bulldogs football players Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football coaches Junior college football coaches in the United States People from Stanislaus County, California {{1960s-collegefootball-coach-stub