Jim Mandich

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Jim Mandich
Date of birth: July 30, 1948 (1948-07-30) (age 59)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Cleveland, Ohio
Career information
Position(s): Tight End
College: Michigan
NFL Draft: 1970 / Round: 2 / Pick 29
Organizations
 As player:
1970-1977
1978
Miami Dolphins
Pittsburgh Steelers
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com
College Football Hall of Fame

James Michael Mandich, (born July 30, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a former professional American football tight end with the Miami Dolphins.

Mandich was an All-American at the University of Michigan. In 2004 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

[edit] Early life

Mandich graduated from Solon High School in Solon, Ohio. While at Solon High Mandich set, and still holds to this day the record for the Shot Put and Discus throw.

[edit] Radio career

1983 - Joined 610 WIOD

1997 - Joined 560 WQAM

Mandich (a.k.a. "maddog") color commentator for the Miami Dolphins (1992 - 2004 and 2007 - present), currently teamed with Jimmy Cefalo and Joe Rose.

Hosts a sports show on 560 WQAM weekdays from 4-7 pm

His son, Michael, also joined the University of Michigan Wolverines football team.

On Feb. 8, 2008, Dan Le Batard and his radio show threw a parade in honor of Mandich.

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