Don Bandy

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Don Bandy
No. 61
Date of birth (1945-07-01) July 1, 1945 (age 78)
Place of birth South Gate, California, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Guard
College Tulsa
NFL draft 1967 / Round: 6 / Pick: 135
Career history
As player
1967–1968 Washington Redskins
Career stats

Donald Stewart Bandy (born July 1, 1945) is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He played professionally for the Washington Redskins.

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Early life

Bandy was born in South Gate, California and played prep football at Lynwood High School in Lynwood, California. [1] He played college football at Compton Community College and the University of Tulsa. [2]

Professional career

Bandy was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 1967 NFL Draft. [3] He played in the 1967 NFL season and the 1968 NFL season.

Life after the NFL

After leaving the NFL, Bandy served as head coach for Yucca Valley High School in Yucca Valley, California. [4] He is the offensive line coach for Taft College in Taft, California, [5] and teaches history and geography at Taft. [6]

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References

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  2. "Don Bandy". The Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
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  5. "Cougar Sports Center Renamed in Honor of a Legend". Taft College. Archived from the original on November 23, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
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