Ex-Colt Hall of Fame Lineman Art Donovan Died

Aged 88

Art Donovan, the lineman whose hilarious stories about his football career enabled him to maintain his popularity long after his election into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died Sunday night. He was 88.

Donovan died at 7:20 p.m. at Stella Maris Hospice in Baltimore, according to Kevin Byrne, senior vice president of public and community relations for the Baltimore Ravens.

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[Old Man With Candy]

Dunnie was the best. In one game, an opposing quarterback threw a bomb on 4th and long. The idiot cornerback intercepted, then did a celebration dance before running back to the sidelines. The coach started screaming at him, since his interception cost the Colts about 40 yards in field position. The play by play guy made the mistake of asking Dunnie, "What do you think the coach is saying to him?" Donovan replied, "He's probably asking him what the fuck he thinks he's doin' out there!" Several seconds of silence from the announcer, then he pretended he never asked the question or heard the answer.