About Les McDonald
Lived 1914 – 1971 (aged 56). Les McDonald was an American american football player.
Lester Bruce McDonald (September 19, 1914 – July 26, 1971) was an American professional football end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at the University of Nebraska and was selected in the first round with the eighth overall pick of the 1937 NFL draft.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les McDonald?
American football player (1914-1971)
When was Les McDonald born?
Les McDonald was born on 19 September 1914 in Grand Island.
When did Les McDonald die?
Les McDonald died on 1 July 1971 in Grand Island.
What was Les McDonald's occupation?
Les McDonald was an american football player.
What nationality was Les McDonald?
Les McDonald was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les McDonald. https://biography.guide/les-mcdonald-american-football-player/
MLA: "Les McDonald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-mcdonald-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Les McDonald." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-mcdonald-american-football-player/.
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