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Mike Varty

Michael Scott Matthew Varty is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Colts. He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats and was selected in the seventh round of the 1974 NFL draft.

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Mike Varty
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PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1952-02-10) February 10, 1952
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
CollegeNorthwestern
NFL draft1974: 7th round, 180th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Scott Matthew Varty (born February 10, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Colts.1 He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats and was selected in the seventh round of the 1974 NFL draft.2

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References

  1. "Mike Varty, LB at NFL.com". National Football League. Archived from the original on August 11, 2016.
  2. Richman, Michael (August 21, 2009). The Redskins Encyclopedia. Temple University Press. p. 405. ISBN 9781592135448. Retrieved March 17, 2016.