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Michael Elston Phipps (born January 19, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1970s and 1980s. Phipps played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers , and was recognized as an All-American .
Feb 22, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Mike Phipps, who played quarterback for the Cleveland Browns from 1970 to 1972 and led Purdue to two Big Ten titles. Find out how he became a Heisman finalist, a first-round draft pick, and a playoff starter.
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- November 19, 1947
A high school All-American, Mike Phipps had the difficult task of replacing Hall of Famer Bob Griese as the Purdue quarterback. In his first two games, he showed that he would be a more than adequate replacement. In his first game he beat Texas A&M, a team that would go on to win the Cotton Bowl.
Jun 28, 2019 · Phipps threw for 2,527 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior in 1969, when he was an All-American, the Big Ten MVP and Heisman runner-up. Phipps played in the NFL from 1970-81, spending seven season in Cleveland (1970-76) and five in Chicago (1977-81). Phipps passed for 10,506 yards with 55 TDs and 108 picks.
- Tom Dienhart
Mike Phipps, Class: Induction: 2006 Sport(s): - Position: Quarterback Years: 1967-1969 Place of Birth: Shelbyville, IN Date of Birth: Nov 19, 1947 Jersey Number:
May 17, 2018 · Bob Griese's departure following the 1966 season left a huge void for Purdue, and it was up to Mike Phipps to step into the spotlight and fill Griese's large footprints. Phipps did just that, leading the Boilermakers to three consecutive 8-2 seasons and establishing himself as Purdue's winningest quarterback.
