About Don Hansen
Born 1944. Don Hansen is an American american football player.
Donald Ray Hansen (born August 20, 1944) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) from 1966 to 1977. He was known as an extremely hard hitter and an underrated as well as overachieving linebacker.
Hansen was a member of FJ Reitz High School's legendary 1961 State Champion football team. He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini, who won the 1964 Rose Bowl. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 1966 NFL draft. He was also chosen by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 1966 AFL draft.
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Who is Don Hansen?
American football player
When was Don Hansen born?
Don Hansen was born on 20 August 1944 in Millersburg.
What is Don Hansen's occupation?
Don Hansen is an american football player.
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Don Hansen is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Hansen. https://biography.guide/don-hansen/
MLA: "Don Hansen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-hansen/.
Chicago: "Don Hansen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-hansen/.
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