Michael Henry Corgan (October 26, 1918 – May 28, 1989) was an American football player and coach.
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| Born: | October 26, 1918 Olongapo, Philippine Islands | ||||
| Died: | May 28, 1989 (aged 70) Lincoln, Nebraska | ||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Alma (MI) | ||||
| College: | Notre Dame | ||||
| Position: | Fullback | ||||
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Born in Olongapo in the Philippines, Corgan attended Alma High School in Michigan, and played college football at Notre Dame from 1937 to 1939.[1][2][3]
After graduating from Notre Dame, Corgan in 1940 was hired as a football coach at Roger Williams High School in St. Joseph, Michigan.[4]
In 1943, Corgan resumed his playing career, playing professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a fullback for the Detroit Lions. He appeared in four NFL games, one as a starter.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Mike Corgan". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
- ^ "Corgan Shows Well in Irish Workouts". The Richmond Item. September 13, 1938 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mike Corgan Lost To Irish". The South Bend Tribune. October 25, 1938 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "2 Notre Dame Athletes Obtain Coaching Posts". The Indianapolis Star. April 7, 1940 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
edit- "Former NU coach Corgan dies". Kearney Hub. May 29, 1989. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
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