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Art Donovan

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Art Donovan, nicknamed Fatso, was an American professional football defensive tackle who played for three National Football League teams, primarily the Baltimore Colts. Born on June 5, 1924, he was the son of a boxing referee and grandson of a world middleweight boxing champion. He left Notre Dame after one semester to serve four years in the United States Marine Corps, later played college football at Boston College, and then spent his professional career on the defensive line. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968 and died on August 4, 2013.

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1924 1
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American professional football player
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1. Art Donovan (Wikipedia)
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    June 5, 1924
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    American professional football player
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    American professional football player
  • Competed In: National Football League, Lead, league
    National Football League
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