Don Irwin
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BornJuly 22, 1913
New York City, New York, U.S.
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 8, 1983 (aged 69)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Positions | Fullback • Halfback | ||||||||||||
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| Born | July 22, 1913 New York City, New York, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Died | June 8, 1983 (aged 69) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 196 lb (89 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school | Utica (NY) Free Academy | ||||||||||||
| College | Colgate (1932-1935) | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1936: 7th round, 56th overall pick | ||||||||||||
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Donald Emerson Irwin (July 22, 1913 – June 8, 1983) was an American professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston/Washington Redskins. He played college football at Colgate University and was drafted in the seventh round of the 1936 NFL draft.[1][2]