Don Mullins

Don Mullins
Mullins in 1966
No. 40[1]
PositionsHalfback
Defensive back
Personal information
Born(1939-03-31)March 31, 1939
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 5, 2020(2020-08-05) (aged 81)
Moore, Texas, U.S.
Career information
High schoolFair Park
CollegeHouston (1957–1960)
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference 

Don Mullins (March 31, 1939 – August 5, 2020), nicknamed "Moon",[2][3] was an American professional football halfback and defensive back. He played for the Chicago Bears and the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL).

Life and career

Mullins was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, the son of Troy and Drucilla Mullins. He played high school football as a halfback at Fair Park High School in Shreveport, Louisiana.[4][5] He then enrolled at the University of Houston to play college football for the Houston Cougars. He was on the freshman team in 1957, and was a three-year varsity letterman from 1958 to 1960.[1]

In 1961, Mullins joined the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL).[6] He played in four games during the 1961 NFL season, and played in nine games during the 1962 NFL season,[1] and in July 1963, he was traded to the Cleveland Browns,[7] but was released from the team in August 1963.[1] After his football career ended, he worked as a businessman in Houston, Texas.[8]

Death

Mullins died in Moore, Texas on August 25, 2020, at the age of 81.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Don Mullins". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Fair Park Takes 20-0 Win Over Marshall: Don Mullins Scores Two TDs As Indians Move Over Mavs". The Times. Shreveport, Louisiana. September 10, 1955. p. 9. Retrieved August 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ↑ "Mullins Looms As Key Back In Cougar Offense". The Houston Post. Houston, Texas. September 3, 1958. p. 31. Retrieved August 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. 1 2 "Don Mullins Obituary (1939-2020)". The Times. September 2, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2026 – via Legacy.com.
  5. ↑ "John Meacom Gets Orleans Franchise". The Times. Shreveport, Louisiana. December 16, 1966. p. 37. Retrieved August 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  6. ↑ "Don Mullins Signs". The Houston Chronicle. Houston, Texas. May 10, 1961. p. 59. Retrieved August 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  7. ↑ "Brows Obtain Bears' Mullins". The Independent. Massillon, Ohio. July 10, 1963. p. 22. Retrieved August 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  8. ↑ "Former Fair Park star still a success". The Times. Shreveport, Louisiana. June 15, 1998. p. 22. Retrieved August 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
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