About Mike Battle
Lived 1946 – 2025 (aged 78). Mike Battle was an American american football player.
Michael Leonard Battle (July 9, 1946 – March 6, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a safety for the New York Jets in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans, twice earning All-American honors. He played for the Jets in 1969 and 1970. Battle saw most of his action with the Jets as a punt and kickoff return specialist.
Battle appeared in the film C.C. and Company (1970) in the role as Rabbit, which starred Joe Namath, then starting quarterback of the New York Jets. He died in Nellysford, Virginia, on March 6, 2025, at the age of 78.
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Who was Mike Battle?
American football player
When was Mike Battle born?
Mike Battle was born on 9 July 1946 in South Gate.
When did Mike Battle die?
Mike Battle died on 6 March 2025.
What was Mike Battle's occupation?
Mike Battle was an american football player.
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Mike Battle was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Battle. https://biography.guide/mike-battle-american-football-player/
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