Don Steinbrunner
American football player (1932–1967) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Donald Thomas Steinbrunner (April 5, 1932 – July 20, 1967) was an American football offensive tackle who was one of only two American professional football players to die in the Vietnam War.
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Don Steinbrunner | |
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Born | (1932-04-05)April 5, 1932 Bellingham, Washington, U.S. |
Died | July 20, 1967(1967-07-20) (aged 35) near Quang Ngai City, Kon Tum Province, South Vietnam |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | U.S. Air Force |
Years of service | 1954–1967 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart |
American football career | |
No. 56 | |
Position: | Tackle |
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Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Mount Baker (WA)[1] |
College: | Washington State |
NFL draft: | 1953 / Round: 6 / Pick: 71 |
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