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Henry McDonald (American football)
1890–1976
United States
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Biography
Henry 'Hank' C. McDonald (August 31, 1890 – June 12, 1976) was a professional American football player for the Rochester Jeffersons from 1911 until 1917. He was one of the best known, and possibly the first, black American pro players during the era prior to the formation of the National Football League in 1920.
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