Donta Abron

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Donta Abron
Born: (1972-07-04) July 4, 1972 (age 52)
Career information
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
College Northern Arizona University
Career history
As player
1995-1996 Baltimore Stallions (CFL)
1997 Albany Firebirds (AFL)
1998 Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL)

Donta Abron (born July 4, 1972) is an American former football player who played college football at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and professional football for the Baltimore Stallions of the Canadian Football League and the Albany Firebirds and Grand Rapids Rampage of the Arena Football League. [1]

Professional career

On March 22, 1995, Donta was signed by the Baltimore Stallions. [2] Abron was a member of the Albany Firebirds for the 1997 season. In 1998, he played for the Grand Rapids Rampage. He was moved from wide receiver/defensive back to defensive specialist next to Raphael Ball. [3] In 1999, he did not play for the Rampage but was placed on recallable waivers. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Donta Abron | ArenaFan.com". www.arenafan.com.
  2. ↑ People transactions. (1995, March 22). The Gazette, pp. E.2-E.2.
  3. ↑ Bond, G. (1998, Jul 22). First season learning time for rampage. The Grand Rapids Press, pp. D.5-D5.
  4. ↑ Transactions. (1999, January 22). Hartford Courant, pp. C.7-C7.
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