Donald Earl Rives (born August 30, 1951) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for five seasons for the Chicago Bears. Rives attended Texas Tech University and played under coach Jim Carlen, graduating in 1974. He was inducted into the Red Raider Athletic Hall of Honor in 2006. He was named second-team All American in 1972. References 1951 births Living people People from Wheeler, Texas Players of American football from Texas American football linebackers Texas Tech Red Raiders football players Chicago Bears players People from Cochran County, Texas