Tom Donchez

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Tom Donchez
No. 36
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1952-03-10) March 10, 1952 (age 72)
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Bethlehem (PA) Liberty
College: Penn State
NFL draft: 1975  / Round: 4 / Pick: 102
Career history

Tom Donchez (born March 10, 1952) is a former American football running back. He played for the Chicago Bears in 1975. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Tom Donchez Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  2. "Tom Donchez, RB". Nfl.com. Retrieved July 2, 2019.