Donald R. Wedge (August 13, 1929 – April 20, 2012),[1] a native of Carey, Ohio, was an official in the National Football League (NFL) for 24 years from 1972 to 1996.
He wore number 87 at the beginning of his NFL tenure before switching to 28 following the retirement of Bill Schleibaum.
He was named All-Ohio College and Little All-American Fullback and was inducted into the OWU Hall of Fame.
[3] He worked the 1970 Rose Bowl and Big Ten Conference games as a back judge and referee prior to his NFL experience.
His other college officiating included Mid Am, SEC, Metro, OVC and NCAA tournaments.