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Don Croftcheck

Donald Anthony Croftcheck is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Bears. He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers and was selected in the eighth round of the 1965 NFL draft. Croftcheck was also selected in the seventeenth round of the 1965 AFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.

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PositionsGuard, Linebacker
Personal information
Born (1942-09-12) September 12, 1942
Allison, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolRedstone (Republic, Pennsylvania)
CollegeIndiana (1961–1964)
NFL draft1965: 8th round, 105th overall pick
AFL draft1965: 17th round, 133rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Games played35
Games started13
Fumble recoveries1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Donald Anthony Croftcheck (born September 12, 1942) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Bears.1 He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers and was selected in the eighth round of the 1965 NFL draft. Croftcheck was also selected in the seventeenth round of the 1965 AFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.

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References

  1. "Former Redskins' Don Croftcheck Is Acquired By Bears". The Sentinel. July 18, 1967. Retrieved September 16, 2025.