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Don Botelho, 60‑Year Hawaii Sports Icon, Dies at 93

Don Botelho, a legendary figure in Hawaii athletics, died at a hospice on Saturday at age 93. His career spanned playing, coaching and administrative influence.

Botelho played in the 1955 UH‑Nebraska upset and later coached the Pac‑Five team to two Oahu Prep Bowl titles in the 1980s. As a league administrator he championed classification in high‑school sports, leveling competition across the state. piekny-pies.pl

He served in the U.S. Coast Guard, graduated from Roosevelt High, and was inducted into the UH Sports Circle of Honor in 2000. His impact remains felt by players and coaches who regarded him as a mentor and role model.