Don Billingsley

Don is a fullback on the team. He is known for being a hell-raiser on and off the field. He struggles to get his drinking and partying under control throughout the book. Don must contend with his father's issues. Charlie is the father of Don Billingley. Charlie, now in his middle age, lives for his past high school glories. He represents a father who attempts to relive his glory days through his son. Don does get a small university scholarship but is unable to get his drinking and partying under control.