Mike Brunson

Michael Sanders Brunson (July 30, 1947 – September 18, 2002) was an American football running back. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and attended high school in Colorado.[1] He began playing college football for Colorado Mesa[1] and then transferred to Arizona State where he played during the 1968 and 1969 seasons.[2][3][4] He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 11th round of the 1970 NFL Draft.[5] He appeared in eight games for the Falcons during the 1970 season.[6] His brother Larry Brunson also played in the NFL.[1]

Mike Brunson
No. 19
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1947-07-30)July 30, 1947
Little Rock, Arkansas
Died:September 18, 2002(2002-09-18) (aged 55)
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Montezuma-Cortez (CO)
College:Colorado Mesa, Arizona State
NFL Draft:1970 / Round: 11 / Pick: 272
Career history

References
  1. "Mike Brunson". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  2. "Mike Brunson". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  3. "Brunson carves own niche". The Arizona Republic. November 15, 1968. p. 2D – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Brunson raring to go". The Arizona Republic. September 12, 1969. p. 51 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Atlanta Picks Cortez Athlete". The Daily Sentinel. January 29, 1970. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Brunson Now A Pro". The Daily Sentinel. October 17, 1970. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
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