ROSE BOWL
Mike’s Michigan team won the Rose Bowl, beginning a football journey that would carry to the NFL.

THE ARCHIVE
Five moments that tell the story of number 41.
Mike’s Michigan team won the Rose Bowl, beginning a football journey that would carry to the NFL.
Eight interceptions made Mike one of the NFC’s most dangerous defensive backs.
A blocked kick, a loose ball, and a 49-yard return that remains one of football’s unforgettable plays.
Mike’s strongest professional season earned All-NFC first-team and AP All-NFL second-team recognition.
THE COACHES
Mike’s Washington years were shaped by two of football’s most demanding leaders: Vince Lombardi and George Allen.

Mike joined Washington in 1969 under Lombardi, whose insistence on preparation, accountability, and respect became a foundation for the rest of his career.

Under Allen, Mike became a cornerstone of Washington’s defense, bringing the discipline of Lombardi’s first season into a new era of winning football.
Relive the day Washington honored Mike with a place among the franchise’s lasting greats.
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