Don Corbitt Explained

Don Corbitt
Position:Center
Number:54
Birth Date:1 April 1924
Birth Place:Creston, Iowa, U.S.
Draftyear:1948
Draftround:28
Draftpick:258
College:Arizona
Teams:
  • Washington Redskins
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:3

Donald Oliver Corbitt (April 1, 1924 – September 3, 1993) was an American 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Don Corbitt . . 2024-11-09.
  2. News: Donald Oliver Corbitt... . 1993-09-07 . The Arizona Republic . 17 . . 2024-11-09.