Don Colo


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Position: DL
Date of Birth: January 5, 1925
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 252 lbs
First Team: BAL (1950)
Last Team: CLE (1958)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Don Colo - NFL Career Overview

Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)
Date of Birth: January 5, 1925

Career History

  • Baltimore Colts (BAL) - 1950
  • New York Yankees (NYY) - 1951
  • Dallas Texans (DAL) - 1952
  • Cleveland Browns (CLE) - 1955-1958

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Colo began his professional career with the Baltimore Colts in 1950, contributing to the team's early formation in the NFL.
  • He played for the New York Yankees in 1951, when the team was part of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) before its dissolution.
  • In 1952, Colo joined the Dallas Texans, where he was part of a team that would later relocate and become the Kansas City Chiefs.
  • Colo finished his career with the Cleveland Browns, playing from 1955 to
    1958. During this time, he was part of a franchise known for its strong defensive line.

Legacy

While not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Don Colo's contributions to the teams he played for helped shape the early years of professional football. His journey through multiple teams reflects the dynamic nature of the NFL during the 1950s.

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