Don Steinbrunner

Donald Thomas Steinbrunner (April 5, 1932 – July 20, 1967) was an American football offensive tackle who was one of only two American professional football players to die in the Vietnam War.

Don Steinbrunner
Born(1932-04-05)April 5, 1932
Bellingham, Washington, U.S.
DiedJuly 20, 1967(1967-07-20) (aged 35)
near Quang Ngai City, Kon Tum Province, South Vietnam
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch U.S. Air Force
Years of service1954–1967
Rank Major
Battles/warsVietnam War 
Awards Distinguished Flying Cross
Purple Heart

American football career
No. 56
Position:Tackle
Personal information
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Mount Baker (WA)
College:Washington State
NFL draft:1953 / Round: 6 / Pick: 71
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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