Don Ridler
American football player
About Don Ridler
Lived 1907 – 1963 (aged 55–56). Don Ridler was an American american football player, american football coach and basketball coach.
Donald George Ridler (April 2, 1909 – June 4, 1963) was an American football player, coach, and athletics administrator. He played college football for Michigan State College (later known as Michigan State University) and professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Indians during the 1931 season. He later became the football coach and athletic director at Lawrence Technological University. He remained the athletic director at Lawrence Tech for 25 years.
Ridler served as entertainment director for the Michigan State Fair from 1950 to 1962. He died at his home in Novi, Michigan, in 1963 at age 54.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Ridler?
American football player
When was Don Ridler born?
Don Ridler was born in 1907.
When did Don Ridler die?
Don Ridler died on 4 June 1963 in Novi.
What was Don Ridler's occupation?
Don Ridler was an american football player, american football coach and basketball coach.
What nationality was Don Ridler?
Don Ridler was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Ridler. https://biography.guide/don-ridler/
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