Mick Tingelhoff
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| Mick Tingelhoff | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 22, 1940 |
| Place of birth | Lexington, Nebraska |
| Position(s) | Center (football) |
| College | Nebraska |
| Pro Bowls | 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1962-1978 | Minnesota Vikings |
Henry Michael "Mick" Tingelhoff (born May 22, 1940) was a football center from 1962-1978. He attended the University of Nebraska. He signed with the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent in 1962. He became the starting center during his rookie season and held that spot until he retired in 1978.
Tingelhoff was a seven time Pro Bowler and started 4 Super Bowls. He played in the 2nd most consecutive games (240 games) in NFL history behind fellow teammate Jim Marshall who started 270 consecutive games.
