Mike Bundra
American football player (1939–2009)
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Michael Paul Bundra (June 24, 1939 - August 1, 2009) was an American professional football player, selected by the Detroit Lions in 1962. He played with the Lions for two seasons before playing for both the Minnesota Vikings (4 games) and the Cleveland Browns (9 games) in the 1964 season, which earned him an NFL championship ring when the Browns beat the Baltimore Colts 27–0.
PositionDefensive tackle
BornJune 24, 1939
Coplay, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Coplay, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 1, 2009 (aged 70)
Maryville, Tennessee, U.S.
Maryville, Tennessee, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Bundra as a USC player | |||||||
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born | June 24, 1939 Coplay, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | August 1, 2009 (aged 70) Maryville, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Catasauqua | ||||||
| College | USC | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1962: 6th round, 80th overall pick | ||||||
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He played for the New York Giants the next season, playing 9 games before retiring. In 48 total career games, he recovered 4 fumbles. [1][2]
On August 1, 2009, Bundra died at age 70 in Maryville, Tennessee.[3]