Don Corbitt
Number54
PositionCenter
Birth dateApril 1, 1924
Birth placeCreston, Iowa, U.S.
Death dateSeptember 3, 1993 (aged 69)
Death placePhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Height6 ft
Height in4
Weight lb224
High schoolPrescott
(Prescott, Arizona)
CollegeArizona
Draftyear1948
Draftround28
Draftpick258
Pastteams
Statlabel 1Games played
Statvalue 13
PfrCorbDo20

Donald Oliver Corbitt (April 1, 1924 – September 3, 1993) was an American professional football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Arizona and was drafted in the 28th round of the 1948 NFL draft.

Early life

Donald Oliver Corbitt was born on April 1, 1924, in Creston, Iowa.[1] He attended Prescott High School in Arizona. He played football at the University of Arizona.[1]

Career

Corbitt played center. He was drafted in the 28th round of the 1948 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.[1]

Corbitt served in the United States Navy. He served one term on the Phoenix Municipal Aeronautics Advisory Board. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Tanner Cos. and American Cable TV.[2]

Personal life

Corbitt married Joan. They had four children, Corinne, Elisa, Donald A. and Robert C.[2]

Corbitt died on September 3, 1993, in Phoenix, Arizona.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Don Corbitt". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
  2. ^ "Donald Oliver Corbitt...". The Arizona Republic. 1993-09-07. p. 17. Retrieved 2024-11-09. – via Newspapers.com