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Mike Micka

Michael Micka was an American professional football fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Boston Yanks. He played college football at Colgate University and was drafted in the first round of the 1944 NFL draft.

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Mike Micka
Micka on a 1948 Bowman football card
No. 34, 14
PositionsFullback, defensive back, quarterback
Personal information
Born(1921-06-18)June 18, 1921
Clairton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 4, 1989(1989-01-04) (aged 67)
Gaithersburg, Maryland, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High schoolClairton
CollegeColgate (1940-1943)
NFL draft1944: 1st round, 8th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
  • Boston Yanks (1948)
    Backfield coach
Awards and highlights
  • First-team All-Eastern (1943)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards231
Rushing average3.3
Receptions6
Receiving yards101
Interceptions9
Total touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Micka (June 18, 1921 – January 4, 1989) was an American professional football fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Boston Yanks. He played college football at Colgate University and was drafted in the first round (eighth overall) of the 1944 NFL draft.1

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