Don Schneider

Donald Paul Schneider (April 3, 1923 – July 13, 2009) was an American football player who played at the halfback position. He played college football for Penn and professional football for the Buffalo Bills.

Early life Schneider was born in 1923 in Crafton, Pennsylvania. He attended and played football at J. P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was also a star sprinter in high school. As a senior, he was a member of the undefeated 1947 Penn Quakers football team that was ranked No. 7 in the final AP Poll.

Professional football He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round (34th overall pick) of the 1946 NFL draft but did not play for the Bears. He played for the Buffalo Bills of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) during their 1948 season and appeared in nine games. He was a starter on defense and a reserve player on offense.