Mick Tingelhoff
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Mick Tingelhoff | |
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Date of birth: | May 22, 1940 |
Place of birth: | Lexington, Nebraska |
Career information | |
Position(s): | Center (football) |
College: | Nebraska |
NFL Draft: | undrafted / Round: N/A |
Organizations | |
As player: | |
1962-1978 | Minnesota Vikings |
Career highlights and Awards | |
Pro Bowls: | 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 |
Retired #s: | Minnesota Vikings #53 |
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com |
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. At the moment of his retirement he had played in the 2nd most consecutive games (240 games) in NFL history behind teammate Jim Marshall (270).