Mick Tingelhoff

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Mick Tingelhoff
Date of birth: May 22, 1940 (1940-05-22) (age 68)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States 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).