Michael Ball (American football)

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Michael Ball
No. 31, 34
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1964-08-05) August 5, 1964 (age 59)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: New Orleans (LA) Washington
College: Southern
NFL draft: 1988  / Round: 4 / Pick: 104
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:1
Sacks:1
Fumble recoveries:1

Michael Ball, Jr. (born August 5, 1964) is a former professional American football player who played safety for six seasons for the Indianapolis Colts, from 1988 to 1993. [1] He was a fourth round draft selection for the Colts in the 1988 NFL Draft. [2]

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References

  1. "Michael Ball Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
  2. "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 24, 2023.