Mike Withycombe

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Mike Withycombe
No. 65
Date of birth (1964-11-18) November 18, 1964 (age 59)
Place of birth Meridian, Mississippi, U.S.
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL status International
Position(s) G
US college Fresno State
High school Lemoore
NFL draft 1988 / round: 5 / pick: 119
Drafted by New York Jets
Career history
As player
1988–1989 New York Jets
1990; 1991*San Diego Chargers
1991 Pittsburgh Steelers
1991–1992 Cincinnati Bengals
1993 San Diego Chargers
1994* Cleveland Browns
1995 Baltimore Stallions (CFL)
1996 Montreal Alouettes (CFL)
1997*San Diego Chargers
1997 BC Lions (CFL)
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star 1995, 1997
Awards1995 - Leo Dandurand Trophy
Career stats

William Michael Withycombe (born November 18, 1964) is an American former professional football offensive lineman who played three seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL), mainly for the Baltimore Stallions. Previously he played four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for three different teams after being selected by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 1988 NFL draft. [2] He played college football at Fresno State University. He was a part of the Stallions' Grey Cup victory in 1995. He won the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award in 1995.

On April 17, 2017, while in Las Vegas, Withycombe received media attention for stepping in to protect a female neighbor and her daughter from a man who was threatening to kill them. [3] Withycombe, who had been sleeping in his home, was awakened by the sound of shouting. [3] He put on the first garment at hand - a kilt - and headed outside to assess the situation. [3] After Withycombe asked the intruder to leave, the man took a swing at him, so Withycombe tackled him and restrained him until police arrived on the scene. [3] News reports indicate that Withycombe's unusual attire was a source of great amusement for the responding officers. [3]

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References

  1. "Mike Withycombe". Pro Football archives. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  2. "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Callahan, Brian. "Kilt-wearing football player to the rescue after alleged attack in Las Vegas", KTNV.com, April 17, 2017.