Mike Solwold
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| Position: | Tight End / Long Snapper | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | September 30, 1977 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 244 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Arrowhead (WI) | ||||||||
| College: | Wisconsin | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2001 | ||||||||
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Michael Stuart Solwold (born September 30, 1977, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin) is a former American football long snapper in the National Football League. He played for the Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens, and New England Patriots. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin.
Early years
Solwold attended Arrowhead High School, where he was an All-American tight end and the 1996 Wisconsin Gatorade State Player of the year as a senior. He also contributed to his team winning two WIAA Division I state championships.[1] He was a three-year starter in basketball.
College career
Solwold accepted a scholarship from the University of Wisconsin. He became a starter as a junior in 1999 and was a part of two Big Ten Conference Championships and two Rose Bowl wins.[2]
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings
Solwold was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings after the 2001 NFL Draft.
Dallas Cowboys
On August 28, 2001, Solwold was claimed off waivers by the Cowboys, who were looking to replace Dale Hellestrae, after he was released in a salary-cap move.
He was released on April, 23, 2002
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On May 3, 2002, he was signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He earned a Super Bowl ring, but was not re-signed.
Baltimore Ravens
Solwold signed with the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent on June 9, 2003.
New England Patriots
On January 12, 2005, he was signed by the New England Patriots for the playoffs.[3]