Daniel Blaine (1891–1958) was a professional football player for the Staten Island Stapletons from 1915 until 1924.

He suspended his football career in 1918 to serve in the United States military during World War I.

After a November 14, 1926 33–0 loss to the Newark Bears, Blaine promptly hired most of the Newark players, including star rookie Doug Wycoff, who were still owed money by the Bears due to the team's financial problems.

While the Stapletons never had a winning season in the NFL, they did manage to defeat, or tie some of the teams that are still in existence today.

One of Blaine's restaurants was located next to the Stapletons' home field, Thompson Stadium.