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Don Allard

1936 – 2002

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About Don Allard

Lived 1936 – 2002 (aged 66). Don Allard was an American american football player, canadian football player and basketball player.

Donald J. Allard (April 21, 1936 – May 4, 2002 ) was an American college and professional football quarterback selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 1959 NFL draft.

He played college football at Boston College, and played professionally in the American Football League for the New York Titans in 1961 and the Boston Patriots in 1962, in the Canadian Football League for the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1959 to 1960 and the Montreal Alouettes from 1961 to 1962, and in the Atlantic Coast Football League with the Boston/New Bedford Sweepers from 1964 to 1965. He was the highest-drafted Boston College Eagles football player in school history until Matt Ryan in 2008.

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Important facts

Born
21 April 1936
Birth century
20th century
Died
4 May 2002, Winchester
Occupation
American football player, Canadian football player, basketball player
Nationality
United States
Education
Somerville High School, Boston College

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Don Allard?

American football player (1936-2002)

When was Don Allard born?

Don Allard was born on 21 April 1936.

When did Don Allard die?

Don Allard died on 4 May 2002 in Winchester.

What was Don Allard's occupation?

Don Allard was an american football player, canadian football player and basketball player.

What nationality was Don Allard?

Don Allard was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Don Allard

· Wikidata: Q5292148

· DBpedia: Don Allard

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