Mike Bass
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| Mike Bass | |
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| Position(s): Defensive back |
Jersey #(s): 41 |
| Born: March 31, 1945 Ypsilanti, Michigan |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1968–1975 | |
| NFL Draft: 1967 / Round: 12 / Pick: 314 (by the Green Bay Packers) |
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| College: Michigan | |
| Professional Teams | |
| Career Stats | |
| Interceptions | 30 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
| Fumble recoveries | 6 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
Michael Thomas Bass (born March 31, 1945 in Ypsilanti, Michigan) is a former professional American football player who played defensive back for the Detroit Lions (1967) and the Washington Redskins (1969-1975). Before his National Football League career, Bass played for the University of Michigan.
In his eight NFL seasons, Bass recorded 30 interceptions for 478 return yards and three touchdowns. He also recovered five fumbles and gained 105 yards on eight kickoff returns. He is best remembered for scoring the only points for the Redskins in Super Bowl VII, returning a botched pass attempt from Miami Dolphins placekicker Garo Yepremian after a blocked field goal 49 yards for a touchdown.

