Few Canadian players can match Don’s fierce determination, sportsmanship, and professionalism in the sport of badminton. To his credit, Don won 27 titles between 1950 and 1956 in international competition.

Beginning in 1950, Don won five Ontario Singles Championships and numerous Ontario and National Doubles Championships. But what makes him stand alone is reaching the semis and finals of the World Championships held in England in 1953 and 1954. No other male Canadian has achieved such international standing to date.

Don represented Canada as a playing member of the Thomas Cup Team in 1953, 1955, and 1958. As Captain in 1971, he inspired the team into the semifinal round of the world championships in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Don was inducted into the Canadian Amateur Athletic Hall of Fame in 1974. He returned to competition in 1985 and reached the finals of the Canadian Masters Badminton Games held at the Etobicoke Olympium.