Joe O'Donnell (American football)

Joe O'Donnell
Personal information
Born:	August 31, 1941; Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Died:	January 17, 2020 (aged 78); Oregon, U.S.
Career information
High school:	Milan
College:	Michigan
Position:	Offensive guard
NFL draft:	1964 / round: 3 / pick: 40
Career history
	Buffalo Bills (1964–1971); Birmingham Americans (1974); Birmingham Vulcans (1975);
Career highlights and awards
	2× AFL champion (1964, 1965); AFL All-Star (1965); First-team All-Big Ten (1963);
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joseph Raymond O'Donnell (August 31, 1941 – January 17, 2019) was an American football player. He played college football as a fullback, guard and tackle for the University of Michigan from 1960 to 1963. He also played professional football as a guard and tackle for eight seasons for the Buffalo Bills in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He was a part of the 1964 and 1965 AFL Championship teams. O'Donnell was an AFL Eastern Division All-Star in 1965. He also came out of retirement to play in the World Football League (WFL) in 1974 and 1975.