Mike Franckowiak

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Mike Franckowiak
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Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1953-03-25) March 25, 1953 (age 71)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Grand Rapids (MI) West Catholic
College: Central Michigan
NFL draft: 1975  / Round: 3 / Pick: 54
Career history

Mike Franckowiak (born March 25, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Denver Broncos from 1975 to 1976 and for the Buffalo Bills from 1977 to 1978. [1] [2]

He played quarterback at Central Michigan. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Mike Franckowiak Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
  2. "Mike Franckowiak, RB". Nfl.com. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
  3. "Gay and Michael Franckowiak: Leaders among alumni". Central Michigan University Athletics.
  4. "Mike Franckowiak (1986) - Hall of Fame". Central Michigan University Athletics.