Donald J. Carter | |
|---|---|
 Carter circa 1984 | |
| Born | July 5, 1933 Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 84) |
| Other names | Don Carter |
| Occupation(s) | Investor, business leader |
| Known for | Founder of Dallas Mavericks & Dallas Sidekicks |
| Spouse | Linda Jo Carter |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent | Mary C. Crowley |
Donald J. Carter (July 5, 1933 – February 14, 2018) was an American investor and businessman who was a founding owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Dallas Sidekicks of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL).[1][2][3] At the time of his death he was a minority partner in the Mavericks and a familiar courtside presence at the team's home games, always wearing a cowboy hat.
- ^ "Don Carter, the Mavericks' co-founder and first majority owner, dies at age 84". Dallas News. February 15, 2018.
- ^ Aron (2003), p. 4–6.
- ^ "Around the State: Sports". Texas Monthly. 19 (11): 42. Nov 1991.