Don Avery
American football player (1921–2006)
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Donald Lee Avery (February 10, 1921 – August 8, 2006) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, as well as the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Football Conference. He played college football at the University of Alabama and the University of Southern California in 1941–42 as an offensive lineman.
PositionOffensive tackle
BornFebruary 10, 1921
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 8, 2006 (aged 85)
CollegeAlabama
Southern California
Southern California
Avery, circa 1942 | |
| No. 17 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 10, 1921 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 8, 2006 (aged 85) |
| Career information | |
| College | Alabama Southern California |
| Career history | |
| 1946–1947 | Washington Redskins |
| 1948 | Los Angeles Dons (AAFC) |
Avery served in the United States Army Air Forces during the World War II era. While in the military, he played tackle for the Second Army Air Forces Superbombers football team in 1944.[1]