Mike Davis (defensive back, born 1956)
Michael Leonard Davis (April 15, 1956 – April 25, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL).
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||
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| Born: | April 15, 1956 Berkeley, California | ||||||
| Died: | April 25, 2021 (aged 65) | ||||||
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| High school: | Los Angeles (CA) Locke | ||||||
| College: | Colorado | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1977 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35 | ||||||
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College career
Davis played college football at the University of Colorado. 1976 Big 8 Championship. 1976 NEA All American.
Professional career
Davis played for the National Football League's Oakland Raiders between 1978 and 1985. During that time he was a starter on the Raiders Super Bowl XV and Super Bowl XVIII winning teams. Davis is best known for making a key interception at the end of the 1980 AFC Conference playoff game with the Cleveland Browns, in a play known as Red Right 88. He finished his career with the San Diego Chargers in 1987.[1]
Personal life
Davis died at age 65 on April 25, 2021.[1]
References
- Becker, Jon (April 25, 2021). "Ex-Raider who had one of team's biggest interceptions ever dies at 65". The Mercury News. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
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