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Mike McGruder

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Mike McGruder
Born: (1964-05-06) May 6, 1964 (age 60)
Cleveland, Ohio
Career information
Position(s)Cornerback
CollegeKent State
High schoolCleveland Heights
(Cleveland Heights, Ohio)
Career history
As player
1986–1988Saskatchewan Roughriders
1989Green Bay Packers
1990–1991Miami Dolphins
1992–1993San Francisco 49ers
1994–1995Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1996–1997New England Patriots

Mike McGruder (born May 6, 1964) is a former American football player who played in the National Football League. He played in Super Bowl XXXI with the New England Patriots as a cornerback. He played a total of 12 years of professional football in the NFL and CFL (Saskatchewan Roughriders[1]). This Cleveland Heights, Ohio High School track and football stand out began his professional career after being a four-year starter at Kent State University. McGruder was team football captain his senior year and 2 year captain of the track team at Kent State University.

McGruder was among league leaders being tied for third in the NFC with 5 interceptions in 1993 while playing with the San Francisco 49ers. McGruder was a finalist for the NFL Bart Starr Award in 1997. Mike McGruder was voted one of the best names in the NFL.

McGruder has two daughters, Jenerra and Dior.

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