Mike Falls
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Position: | Guard | ||
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Born: | Bemidji, Minnesota, U.S. | March 3, 1934||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||
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High school: | Bemidji (MN) | ||
College: | Minnesota | ||
NFL draft: | 1956 / Round: 20 / Pick: 237 | ||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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Michael Lee Falls (born March 3, 1934; died February 19, 2024) is a former American football guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Minnesota.
Early years
[edit]Falls attended Bemidji High School where he lettered in football and track. In 1952, he won the Region 8 shot put championship.
He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Minnesota. He was a three-year starter, beginning his career as a two-way guard. As a junior, he was moved to tackle.[1] As a senior, he was elected team captain.[2] He also served as the team's placekicker.[3] He played in the 1955 Blue–Gray game.[4]
Professional career
[edit]New York Giants
[edit]Falls was selected by the New York Giants in the twentieth round (237th overall) of the 1956 NFL Draft, but didn't sign with the team.
Toronto Argonauts
[edit]On February 24, 1956, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union league, which eventually became the Canadian Football League.[5] He played on the offensive line and was also the squad's placekicker.[6] He was cut in October.
New York Giants
[edit]In 1959, he was signed as a free agent by the New York Giants.[7] He was released on September 14.
Green Bay Packers
[edit]On March 10, 1960, he was signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers. He was released on September 19.
Dallas Cowboys
[edit]On September 22, 1960, he was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys.[8] He won the right guard job by mid-season and started 5 games during the franchise's inaugural year. In 1961, he started all 14 games at right guard.[9] He announced his retirement in 1963.
Personal life
[edit]After football he initially worked in a public relations job, before being an Episcopal priest for thirty-six years. He was also a teaching associate of John Bradshaw. He was the Chaplain at Austin Recovery, a drug detox in Austin, Texas.
References
[edit]- ^ "Daugherty Puts Spartans Through Early Scrimmage". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Gopher Elect Falls". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Illinois Tops Minnesota By 21-13 Count". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Blue-Gray Battle Features Defense". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Argos Obtain Eighth Import". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Ledyard And Simpson Pass Act Sparks Riders' 31-20 Triumph". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Gopher Rookie Surprising Pros". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Cowboys Sign Falls, Release Dittrich". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Will Throw Powerful Offense At Steelers Sunday". Retrieved February 3, 2018.