Mike Baldassin
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 26, 1955 Tacoma, Washington |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Woodrow Wilson High School |
| College: | Washington |
| Undrafted: | 1977 |
| Career history | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Michael Robert Baldassin (born July 26, 1955) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for two NFL seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.
High school[]
Baldassin was born in Tacoma, Washington and played at Woodrow Wilson High School where he was an All-State third baseman and also earned team MVP and All-City football honors.[1] He originally signed to play football at the University of Puget Sound, but his performance in the East-West All-Star drew interest from several Pac-8 schools, including Washington.[1]
College career[]
Baldassin enrolled at the University of Washington in 1973, where he earned three varsity letters from 1974 to 1976.[2]: 180 He led the team in tackles in both 1975 and 1976,[2]: 137 leading the nation as well in 1976,[1] achieving several season and career records for tackles.[2]: 195 He was a captain of the 1976 team.[2]: 195 and was awarded both the team's "Most Inspirational" [2]: 162 and "Most Improved" awards.[2]: 163
Professional career[]
Baldassin was not drafted, but played two seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.
Later life[]
Baldassin became a police officer in both Oakland and Seattle, earning the Medal of Valor in Oakland. He later became a teacher and coach at Bellarmine Preparatory School, serving as head football coach from 1996-2002. He won three league championships and made four state playoff appearances, and was recognized with multiple Coach of the Year honors.[1][3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Pac-12 Conference Nov 8, 2008 (2008-11-08). "Today's Husky Legend: Mike Baldassin". Pac-12. Retrieved 2016-08-30.
- ^ a b c d e f "2016 Media Guide" (PDF). GoHuskies.com. University of Washington Athletics. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ^ "TAC - Tacoma Athletic Commission". Tacomaathletic.com. 1955-07-26. Retrieved 2016-08-30.
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
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- Players of American football from Tacoma, Washington
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- Washington Huskies football players
- San Francisco 49ers players
- University of Washington alumni
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