Michael Proctor

Michael Proctor (July 14, 1967 – February 11, 2026), nicknamed "the General", was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the Arena Football League (AFL), World League of American Football (WLAF), and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Murray State Racers.

Early life Michael Proctor was born in Sylvester, Georgia, on July 14, 1967. He earned All-Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) honors in both 1988 and 1989. Proctor was nicknamed "The General" while at Murray State. He was released on August 26, 1990.

He was the starter for the Montreal Machine of the World League of American Football from 1991 to 1992. Proctor signed with the Cleveland Browns of the NFL in early June 1991. On August 14, 1991, it was reported that he had been cut by the Browns. He returned to the Machine in 1992, recording 113 completions on 193 passing attempts (58.5%) for 1,478 yards, eight touchdowns, and five interceptions, and 38 carries for 207 yards and four touchdowns. He dressed in three games for the Roughriders during the 1993 season but did not record any statistics.

He played in all 12 games for the Charlotte Rage of the Arena Football League in 1994, completing 76 of 130 passes (58.5%) for 1,089 yards, 17 touchdowns, and three interceptions while also rushing for two touchdowns. Proctor appeared in eight games in 1995, totaling 131 completions on 221 passing attempts (59.3%) for 1,539 yards, 18 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, and three rushing touchdowns. Proctor played in nine games during the 1996 season, completing 72 of 135 passes (53.3%) for 864 yards, 16 touchdowns, and two interceptions while also scoring three rushing touchdowns.