Walt Michaels

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Walt Michaels

Walt Michaels Death

Walter passed away on July 10, 2019 at the age of 89 in Plains, Pennsylvania, USA.

Walt Michaels death quick facts:
  • When did Walt Michaels die?

    July 10, 2019
  • How old was Walt Michaels when died?

    89
  • Where did Walt Michaels die? What was the location of death?

    Plains, Pennsylvania, USA

Walt Michaels Birthday and Date of Death

Walt Michaels was born on October 16, 1929 and died on July 10, 2019. Walter was 89 years old at the time of death.

Birthday: October 16, 1929
Date of Death: July 10, 2019
Age at Death: 89

Walt Michaels - Biography

Walt Michaels (born October 16, 1929) is a former professional football player and coach who is best remembered for his six-year tenure as head coach of the NFL's New York Jets from 1977 to 1982. In 1977, Michaels was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and, in 1997 he was inducted into the National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame.
A son of a coal miner from Swoyersville, Pennsylvania, Michaels was a two-sport athlete at the local high school, then went on to play collegiately as a fullback at Washington & Lee University.

During the 1950 season, he helped the Generals reach the Gator Bowl, but was unable to play in the contest due to an appendicitis attack he suffered one week before the New Year's Day game. In the 1951 NFL draft, he was selected in the seventh round by the Cleveland Browns, but was traded to the Green Bay Packers during the summer training camp. Michaels was used primarily on special teams during his rookie season in Green Bay.
On April 29, 1952, Michaels was traded back to the Browns for three offensive linemen, and played a key role in the team's defense over the next decade at linebacker. Often used to call the defensive signals, Michaels intercepted 11 passes, including four in 1952, and also returned two of them for touchdowns. In those 10 years, Michaels helped the Browns play in five NFL Championship games, winning consecutive contests in 1954 and 1955.

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