Art Donovan
Career Overview

Players Football Art Donovan

Art Donovan, a larger-than-life character both on and off the field, is remembered as one of the most colorful personalities in the history of American football. Born on June 5, 1924, in the Bronx, New York, Donovan grew up in a family with a rich athletic background. His father, Arthur Donovan Sr., was a well-known boxing referee, which

Art Donovan, a larger-than-life character both on and off the field, is remembered as one of the most colorful personalities in the history of American football. Born on June 5, 1924, in the Bronx, New York, Donovan grew up in a family with a rich athletic background. His father, Arthur Donovan Sr., was a well-known boxing referee, which

Career Defensive Stats

NFL 1950-1961

Sacks

7.0

INT

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Career Timeline

1950-1953

Baltimore Colts (NFL)

Player

1951-1961

New York Yanks (NFL)

Player

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Art Donovan On His Dirty Style Of Football video clip

Art Donovan On His Dirty Style Of Football

13 minutes Feb 1, 1983

The former Baltimore Colts star talks about what really went on in the huddle and...

Personal Profile

Born Jun 5th, 1924

Died Aug 4th, 2013

Age 89 years old

Height / Weight 6' 2" 263 lbs

College Notre Dame, Boston Col.

Position DT · T

Uniform #s 49 · 39 · 70

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