Donald Dean Bingham (November 7, 1929 – July 17, 1997) was an American professional football halfback and return specialist who played one season with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL).

Donald Dean Bingham was born on November 7, 1929, in Shattuck, Oklahoma.

[2] Bingham was selected by the Bears in the seventh round, with the 79th overall pick, of the 1953 NFL draft.

He signed with the team on March 11, 1953, but did not play for them until 1956 due to military obligations.

[3] In his lone season in the NFL, he recorded 36 rushing yards on seven carries and 444 kick return yards;[6] against the Los Angeles Rams, he scored on a 100-yard kickoff return to start the second half, giving the Bears a 17–0 lead.