Duncan Colin Annan (August 10, 1895June 21, 1981) was a professional

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player who played

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for six seasons for the

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, the

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, the

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, and the Akron Pros/Indians. He signed with the Toledo Maroons in September 1922. He attended

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, where he played as a halfback.

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1895 births 1981 deaths American football running backs Akron Indians players Akron Pros players Chicago Maroons football players Chicago Tigers players Hammond Pros players Toledo Maroons players Players of American football from Chicago {{runningback-1890s-stub