Mike McGruder

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Mike McGruder
Born: (1964-05-06) May 6, 1964 (age 59)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Cornerback
College Kent State
High school Cleveland Heights
(Cleveland Heights, Ohio)
Career history
As player
1986–1988 Saskatchewan Roughriders
1989 Green Bay Packers
1990–1991 Miami Dolphins
1992–1993 San Francisco 49ers
1994–1995 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1996–1997 New England Patriots

Mike "Scooter" McGruder (born May 6, 1964) is a former American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) [1] and the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Over his 12-year career, Mike played in championship games for the Miami Dolphins, the San Francisco 49ers, and in Super Bowl XXXI with the New England Patriots. During Mike’s tenure in San Francisco, he became the team captain and led them in interceptions. He also tied for 3rd in the NFC for most interceptions and was selected as an alternate for the NFL Pro Bowl. In 1998, he announced his retirement.

Mike founded Platinum Charities (PC) in 2010. [2]

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References

  1. "Michael McGruder Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  2. "ABOUT MIKE SCOOTER MCGRUDER". Platinum Charities. Retrieved 2024-04-26.