Mike Baldassin
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 26, 1955 Tacoma, Washington |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Woodrow Wilson High School |
| College: | Washington |
| Undrafted: | 1977 |
| Career history | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Michael Robert Baldassin (born July 26, 1955) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for two NFL seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.
High school
Baldassin was born in Tacoma, Washington and played at Woodrow Wilson High School where he was an All-State third baseman and also earned team MVP and All-City football honors.[1] He originally signed to play football at the University of Puget Sound, but his performance in the East-West All-Star drew interest from several Pac-8 schools, including Washington.[1]
College career
Baldassin enrolled at the University of Washington in 1973, where he earned three varsity letters from 1974 to 1976.[2]: 180 He led the team in tackles in both 1975 and 1976,[2]: 137 leading the nation as well in 1976,[1] achieving several season and career records for tackles.[2]: 195 He was a captain of the 1976 team.[2]: 195 and was awarded both the team's "Most Inspirational" [2]: 162 and "Most Improved" awards.[2]: 163
Professional career
Baldassin was not drafted, but played two seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.
Later life
Baldassin became a police officer in both Oakland and Seattle, earning the Medal of Valor in Oakland. He later became a teacher and coach at Bellarmine Preparatory School, serving as head football coach from 1996-2002. He won three league championships and made four state playoff appearances, and was recognized with multiple Coach of the Year honors.[1][3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Pac-12 Conference Nov 8, 2008 (2008-11-08). "Today's Husky Legend: Mike Baldassin". Pac-12. Retrieved 2016-08-30.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c d e f "2016 Media Guide" (PDF). GoHuskies.com. University of Washington Athletics. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ^ "TAC - Tacoma Athletic Commission". Tacomaathletic.com. 1955-07-26. Retrieved 2016-08-30.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
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