Don Bingham

Donald Dean Bingham (November 7, 1929 – July 17, 1997) was an American professional football halfback and return specialist who played one season with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Sul Ross State College.

Early life Donald Dean Bingham was born on November 7, 1929, in Shattuck, Oklahoma.

College career Bingham played college football for the Sul Ross Lobos of Sul Ross State College. He was also a letterman in track. He signed with the team on March 11, 1953, but did not play for them until 1956 due to military obligations. In 1954 and 1955, while a member of the United States Marine Corps, he played for the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune football team. After his military service ended, he signed with the Bears again on April 14, 1956. against the Los Angeles Rams, he scored on a 100-yard kickoff return to start the second half, giving the Bears a 17–0 lead. The Bears went on to win 30–21.

Personal life Bingham died on July 17, 1997, in Fannin County, Texas.