About Don Avery
Lived 1921 – 2006 (aged 85). Don Avery was an American american football player.
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Avery?
American football player (1921-2006)
When was Don Avery born?
Don Avery was born on 10 February 1921 in Los Angeles.
When did Don Avery die?
Don Avery died on 8 August 2006.
What was Don Avery's occupation?
Don Avery was an american football player.
What nationality was Don Avery?
Don Avery was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Avery. https://biography.guide/don-avery/
MLA: "Don Avery." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-avery/.
Chicago: "Don Avery." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-avery/.
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