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Mike Corgan

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Mike Corgan
Personal information
Born:(1918-10-26)October 26, 1918
Olongapo, Philippine Islands
Died:May 28, 1989(1989-05-28) (aged 70)
Lincoln, Nebraska
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Alma (MI)
College:Notre Dame
Position:Fullback
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
  • Nebraska (1962–1982)
    Running backs coach
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Henry Corgan (October 26, 1918 – May 28, 1989) was an American football player and coach.

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

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  1. ^ a b "Mike Corgan". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  2. ^ "Corgan Shows Well in Irish Workouts". The Richmond Item. September 13, 1938 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Mike Corgan Lost To Irish". The South Bend Tribune. October 25, 1938 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "2 Notre Dame Athletes Obtain Coaching Posts". The Indianapolis Star. April 7, 1940 – via Newspapers.com.
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