Mike Bass

Michael Thomas Bass (born March 31, 1945) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) from 1969 through 1975. He appeared in 104 consecutive games for the Redskins , recorded 30 interceptions, and scored the Redskins' only touchdown in Super Bowl VII on a 49-yard fumble return. In 2002, Bass was selected as one of the 70 greatest Redskins players of all time.

A native of Ypsilanti, Michigan, Bass played college football as a halfback for the Michigan Wolverines from 1964 through 1966. He also appeared in two games as a special teams player for the Detroit Lions in 1967.

Early life Bass was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, in 1945. His father, Thomas Bass, was a physician, and his mother, Louise Bass, was a teacher. Bass attended Ypsilanti High School, where he participated in football, basketball, and track and field. As a junior in 1965, Bass started one game at quarterback and two games at right halfback. As a senior in 1966, he started two games at left halfback and four games at right halfback. Although listed as a halfback, Bass played principally on defense and was limited to five carries on offense for 13 rushing yards. He graduated from Michigan in 1967 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education. Bass spent most of the 1967 season on the Lions' taxi squad, but was activated late in the season and appeared in the last two games on special teams. He spent the 1968 season on the Lions' taxi squad. In 1974, Bass was selected as a first-team All-NFC player by the Associated Press, United Press International, and Sporting News.

Later life After retiring from the NFL, Bass moved to the Freeport, Bahamas, where he owned and operated the Channel House Resort Club. He returned to the United States in 1997, working as an academic counselor at the University of Florida. In 2002, Bass formed KimLou Global, LLC (KimLou), a real estate consulting firm.