Canham, Don

Donald B. Canham was track coach, 1948-1968, and Director of Athletics1968-1988, at the University of Michigan. He competed in track for Michigan 1937-1941, winning the NCAA high jump championship in 1941.

On July 1, 1968, Donald B. Canham was appointed to succeed Herbert O. Crisler as the fifth athletic director in University of Michigan history. A native of Oak Park,Illinois, Canham was born on April 27, 1918. He attended the University of Michigan from 1937 until 1941 during which time he won Big Ten and National Collegiate Athletic Association championships in the high jump. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical education, history, and science.

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