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Mike Lemon

Michael Donald Lemon is an American former professional football linebacker who played from 1975 to 1977 for the New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He attended Bishop Heelan Catholic High School before attending Ellsworth Community College and then the University of Kansas. He was selected by the Saints in the sixth round of the 1975 NFL draft.

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PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1951-02-26) February 26, 1951
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High schoolSioux City (IA) Bishop Heelan
CollegeKansas
NFL draft1975: 6th round, 149th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Donald Lemon (born February 26, 1951) is an American former professional football linebacker who played from 1975 to 1977 for the New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He attended Bishop Heelan Catholic High School before attending Ellsworth Community College and then the University of Kansas. He was selected by the Saints in the sixth round of the 1975 NFL draft.12

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References

  1. DatabaseFootball.com
  2. "Hall of PRIDE". www.bishopheelan.org. Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools. Retrieved July 2, 2025.