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Mike McCoy (cornerback)

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Mike McCoy
Team information
PositionCornerback
Number29
Personal information
Born(1953-08-16)August 16, 1953
West Memphis, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 20, 2016(2016-02-20) (aged 62)
Thornton, Colorado, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High schoolWest Memphis (AR)
CollegeColorado
NFL draft1976: 3rd round, 72nd overall
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions13
INT yards116
Fumble recoveries5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Charles McCoy (August 16, 1953 – February 20, 2016) was an American professional football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 1976 NFL draft. He played college football at Colorado.

Professional career

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McCoy was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 1976 NFL draft. He played his entire career for the Packers from 1976 to 1983. During his career he started 97 of 110 games and recorded 13 career interceptions.

Death

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McCoy died at the age of 62 on February 20, 2016. He had dementia and was in a care facility the last four years of his life.[1]

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