Mike Favor

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Mike Favor
North Dakota State Bison
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Born: (1966-06-27) June 27, 1966 (age 55)
Athens, Georgia
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College North Dakota State (19851988)
College Football Hall of Fame (2011)

Mike Favor (born June 27, 1966) is an American football former player. He played college football for the North Dakota State University. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011. [1]

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References

  1. "Ex-Michigan WR Howard heads into Hall of Fame". 16 July 2011.