Don Steinbrunner
Don Steinbrunner | |
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| Born | April 5, 1932 Bellingham, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | July 20, 1967 (aged 35) near Quang Ngai City, Kon Tum Province, South Vietnam |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Air Force |
| Years of service | 1954–1967 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War † |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart |
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American football career | |
| No. 56 | |
| Position: | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Mount Baker Senior High |
| College: | Washington State |
| NFL draft: | 1953: 6th round, 71st pick |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
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.