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American football player (1953–2016) For the former San Diego Chargers head coach, see Mike McCoy (American football coach).

American football player
Mike McCoy
No. 29
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born:(1953-08-16)August 16, 1953
West Memphis, Arkansas, U.S.
Died:February 20, 2016(2016-02-20) (aged 62)
Thornton, Colorado, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:West Memphis (AR)
College:Colorado
NFL draft:1976 / round: 3 / pick: 72
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:13
INT yards:116
Fumble recoveries:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Charles McCoy (August 16, 1953 – February 20, 2016) was an American professional football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 1976 NFL draft. He played college football at Colorado.

Professional career

McCoy was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 1976 NFL draft. He played his entire career for the Packers from 1976 to 1983. During his career he started 97 of 110 games and recorded 13 career interceptions.

Death

McCoy died at the age of 62 on February 20, 2016. He had dementia and was in a care facility the last four years of his life.

References

  1. Suffering from dementia, McCoy dies at 62

External links

Green Bay Packers 1976 NFL draft selections


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