Mike Bass
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| Mike Bass | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | March 31, 1945 |
| Place of birth |  Ypsilanti, Michigan |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| College | Michigan |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1967 1969-1975 |
Detroit Lions Washington Redskins |
Mike Bass (born March 31, 1945 in Ypsilanti, Michigan) is a former professional American Football player who played defensive back for the Detroit Lions (1967) and the Washington Redskins (1969-1975). Before his NFL career, Bass played for the University of Michigan.
In his eight NFL seasons, Bass recorded 30 interceptions for 478 return yards and three touchdowns. He also recovered five fumbles and gained 105 yards on eight kickoff returns. He is best remembered for scoring the only points for the Redskins in Super Bowl VII, returning a botched pass attempt from Miami Dolphins place kicker Garo Yepremian after a blocked field goal 49 yards for a touchdown.
