Mike Graham (American football)
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Warren, Ohio, U.S.
Warren, Ohio, U.S.
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| Positions | Fullback, halfback | ||||
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| Born | April 3, 1923 Warren, Ohio, U.S. | ||||
| Died | July 7, 2003 (aged 80) Warren, Ohio, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 198 lb (90 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Warren G. Harding (OH) | ||||
| College | Cincinnati | ||||
| NFL draft | 1948: 9th round, 70th overall pick | ||||
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Michael Nickolas Graham Sr. (April 3, 1923 – July 7, 2003) was an American professional football player who played at the fullback and halfback positions on both offense and defense. He played college football for Cincinnati and professional football for the Los Angeles Dons.
Graham was born in 1923 in Warren, Ohio. He attended and played football at Warren G. Harding High School in Warren.[1]
Military and college football
He played college football for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats in 1942, 1946, and 1947.[1] He played at the fullback and halfback positions on offense and also on defense.[2] He became known as the "Greek Ground Gripper" for his ability to remain on his feet while opponents tried to tackle him.[2][3] His college career was interrupted by service in the United States Navy during World War II.[1]