George Mira

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George Mira
Date of birth January 11, 1942
Place of birth Flag of United States Key West, Florida
Position(s) Quarterback
College Miami
NFL Draft 1964 / Round 2 / Pick 15
Statistics
Team(s)
1964-1968
1969
1971
San Francisco 49ers
Philadelphia Eagles
Miami Dolphins

George Mira (born January 11, 1942 in Key West, Florida) was a former American professional football player. A 2nd round drafted quarterback from the University of Miami, Mira played in 8 NFL seasons from 1964-1971 for 3 different teams. He was a backup in Super Bowl VI as a member of the Miami Dolphins. He later played with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL, and the Birmingham Americans and Jacksonville Express of the WFL. He led the Americans to the first WFL championship in 1974.

His son George Mira, Jr. was an All-American linebacker at the University of Miami.