Biographical details | |
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Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | March 1, 1922
Died | January 24, 2009 Vero Beach, Florida, U.S. | (aged 86)
Playing career | |
1941–1943 | Michigan |
1945–1946 | Michigan |
Position(s) | Halfback, quarterback |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1948–1956 | Michigan (assistant) |
Don William Robinson (March 1, 1922 – January 24, 2009) was an American football player and coach. He played at the halfback and quarterback positions for the University of Michigan from 1941 to 1942 and, after serving as a heavy bomber pilot during World War II, from 1945 to 1946. He also played and served as captain of the Michigan Wolverines baseball team. From 1948 to 1957, he was an assistant football coach at Michigan.