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Donald Oliver Corbitt (April 1, 1924 – September 3, 1993) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Arizona and was drafted in the 28th round of the 1948 NFL draft.
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| Position: | Center | ||||
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| Born: | April 1, 1924 Creston, Iowa, U.S. | ||||
| Died: | September 3, 1993 (aged 69) | ||||
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| College: | Arizona | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1948 / round: 28 / pick: 258 | ||||
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Early life
editDonald Oliver Corbitt was born on April 1, 1924, in Creston, Iowa.[1] He attended Prescott High School in Arizona. He played football at the University of Arizona.[1]
Career
editCorbitt played center. He was drafted in the 28th round of the 1948 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.[1]
Corbitt served in the United States Navy. He served one term on the Phoenix Municipal Aeronautics Advisory Board. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Tanner Cos. and American Cable TV.[2]
Personal life
editCorbitt married Joan. They had four children, Corinne, Elisa, Donald A. and Robert C.[2]
Corbitt died on September 3, 1993, in Phoenix, Arizona.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Don Corbitt". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "Donald Oliver Corbitt..." The Arizona Republic. September 7, 1993. p. 17. Retrieved November 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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