Ben Clay Donnell (July 17, 1936 – July 31, 2012) was an

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who played one season for the Los Angeles Chargers. He was drafted in the 7th round (77) by the

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but did not play for them.

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1936 births 2012 deaths American football defensive ends Players of American football from Tennessee Los Angeles Chargers players Vanderbilt Commodores football players {{Defensive-lineman-1930s-stub