Mike Weger
American football player
Michael Roy Weger (born October 2, 1945) is an American former professional football player who was defensive back for the Detroit Lions and the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Bowling Green Falcons.
College career
Weger and his family moved to Bowling Green, Ohio, when he was in seventh grade. He stayed in town to play collegiate football at Bowling Green State University. There, Weger played for coach Doyt Perry and was part of the 1965 Mid-American Conference championship team. After his senior season, he participated in the Senior Bowl and the Blue–Gray Football Classic.
Professional career
Weger was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 1967 NFL/AFL draft in the ninth round, the 218th pick overall.
Weger played safety for the Lions from 1967 to 1975, and with the Houston Oilers from 1976 to 1977. He was twice named honorable mention All-Pro by the Associated Press. He finished his career with 17 interceptions, six fumble recoveries and scored two defensive touchdowns.
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