Mike Bass

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Mike Bass
Position(s):
Defensive back
Jersey #(s):
41
Born: March 31, 1945 (1945-03-31) (age 63)
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Career Information
Year(s): 19681975
NFL Draft: 1967 / Round: 12 / Pick: 314
(by the Green Bay Packers)
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.

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