Mike McCoy (cornerback)
Michael Charles McCoy (August 16, 1953 – February 20, 2016) was an American football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 1976 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado.
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | August 16, 1953 West Memphis, Arkansas | ||||||||
| Died: | February 20, 2016 (aged 62) Thornton, Colorado | ||||||||
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| College: | Colorado | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1976 / Round: 3 / Pick: 72 | ||||||||
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Professional career
McCoy was drafted 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
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]
References
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