Mike Baldassin

Michael Robert Baldassin (born July 26, 1955) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for two NFL seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.

Mike Baldassin
No. 41
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1955-07-26) July 26, 1955
Tacoma, Washington
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:Woodrow Wilson High School
College:Washington
Undrafted:1977
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

High school

Baldassin was born in Tacoma, Washington and played at Woodrow Wilson High School where he was an All-State third baseman and also earned team MVP and All-City football honors.[1] He originally signed to play football at the University of Puget Sound, but his performance in the East-West All-Star drew interest from several Pac-8 schools, including Washington.[1]

College career

Baldassin enrolled at the University of Washington in 1973, where he earned three varsity letters from 1974 to 1976.[2]: 180  He led the team in tackles in both 1975 and 1976,[2]: 137  leading the nation as well in 1976,[1] achieving several season and career records for tackles.[2]: 195  He was a captain of the 1976 team.[2]: 195  and was awarded both the team's "Most Inspirational" [2]: 162  and "Most Improved" awards.[2]: 163 

Professional career

Baldassin was not drafted, but played two seasons for the San Francisco 49ers.

Later life

Baldassin became a police officer in both Oakland and Seattle, earning the Medal of Valor in Oakland. He later became a teacher and coach at Bellarmine Preparatory School, serving as head football coach from 1996-2002. He won three league championships and made four state playoff appearances, and was recognized with multiple Coach of the Year honors.[1][3]

See also

References
  1. Pac-12 Conference Nov 8, 2008 (2008-11-08). "Today's Husky Legend: Mike Baldassin". Pac-12. Retrieved 2016-08-30.
  2. "2016 Media Guide" (PDF). GoHuskies.com. University of Washington Athletics. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  3. "TAC - Tacoma Athletic Commission". Tacomaathletic.com. 1955-07-26. Retrieved 2016-08-30.


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