Hall of Fame
Much like Graf, Don Kinney was a key member of the Lycoming College football team during one of the program's most successful periods. A quick and powerful player that saw time as both an end and a tackle in his career, the Philadelphia, Pa., native was a four-year starter and a two-time First Team All-MAC defensive lineman that helped the Warriors to MAC titles in 1989 and 1991. As a freshman, Kinney helped the defense lead Division III by allowing 35.4 rushing yards per game, finish second in total defense (155.9) and third in scoring defense (7.7). With a nose for the ball behind the line of scrimmage, Kinney finished with 51 tackles, 11 for a loss and 10 sacks while earning the team's co-defensive player of the year award in 1989, sharing the award with three-time All-American Rick Bealer. As a senior, he truly left his mark, posting 12 sacks and 26.5 tackles for loss, helping him earn First Team SID All-American honors and earning him the 1991 Dowtown Wilkes-Barre Touchdown Club MAC Defensive Lineman of the Year award. Kinney is still third in school history with 46.5 career tackles for loss and fourth with 34.5 career sacks. After graduating Lycoming, Kinney went on to serve as an assistant coach at Loyalsock Township High School for more than a decade, coaching both offensive and defensive lineman. He owns his own construction and flooring business and enjoys any outdoor activities, but especially hiking and fishing. A resident of Williamsport, Kinney has five children, Alissa, Don, Jr., Michael, Lyla and Lydia.
