Mike Falls

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Mike Falls
No. 63
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1934-03-03) March 3, 1934 (age 87)
Bemidji, Minnesota
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Bemidji (MN)
College:Minnesota
NFL Draft:1956 / Round: 20 / Pick: 237
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:25
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Michael Lee Falls (born March 3, 1934) is a former American football guard in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Minnesota.

Early years[]

Falls attended Bemidji High School where he lettered in football and track. In 1952, he won the Region 8 shot put championship.

He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Minnesota. He was a three-year starter, beginning his career as a two-way guard. As a junior, he was moved to tackle.[1] As a senior, he was elected team captain.[2] He also served as the team's placekicker.[3] He played in the 1955 Blue–Gray game.[4]

Professional career[]

New York Giants[]

Falls was selected by the New York Giants in the twentieth round (237th overall) of the 1956 NFL Draft, but didn't sign with the team.

Toronto Argonauts[]

On February 24, 1956, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union league, which eventually became the Canadian Football League.[5] He played on the offensive line and was also the squad's placekicker.[6] He was cut in October.

New York Giants[]

In 1959, he was signed as a free agent by the New York Giants.[7] He was released on September 14.

Green Bay Packers[]

On March 10, 1960, he was signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers. He was released on September 19.

Dallas Cowboys[]

On September 22, 1960, he was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys.[8] He won the right guard job by mid-season and started 5 games during the franchise's inaugural year. In 1961, he started all 14 games at right guard.[9] He announced his retirement in 1963.

Personal life[]

After football he initially worked in a public relations job, before being an Episcopal priest for thirty-six years. He was also a teaching associate of John Bradshaw. He was the Chaplain at Austin Recovery, a drug detox in Austin, Texas.

References[]

  1. ^ "Daugherty Puts Spartans Through Early Scrimmage". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  2. ^ "Gopher Elect Falls". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  3. ^ "Illinois Tops Minnesota By 21-13 Count". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  4. ^ "Blue-Gray Battle Features Defense". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  5. ^ "Argos Obtain Eighth Import". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  6. ^ "Ledyard And Simpson Pass Act Sparks Riders' 31-20 Triumph". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  7. ^ "Gopher Rookie Surprising Pros". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  8. ^ "Cowboys Sign Falls, Release Dittrich". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  9. ^ "Dallas Will Throw Powerful Offense At Steelers Sunday". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
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