Mike Black

Peter Michael Black (born January 18, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a punter for five seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Lions in the seventh round of the 1983 NFL draft after playing college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Early life and college Peter Michael Black was born on January 18, 1961, in Glendale, California. He attended Glendale High School in Glendale. Black was named first-team All-Pac-10 punter in 1980, 1981 and 1982, averaging 43.4, 42.5 and 44.3 yards per punt respectively in those seasons. He played in all 16 games during his rookie year in 1983, totaling 71 punts for 2,911 yards.

Black signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 1987. He was released on August 31, 1987.

On September 29, 1987, Black signed with the Lions during the 1987 NFL players strike. He played in one game for the Lions during the 1987 season and punted six times for 233 yards.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Punting Punts 1983 DET 16 71 2,911 2,429 60 41.0 33.7 1 17 9 1984 DET 16 76 3,164 2,488 63 41.6 32.7 0 13 8 1985 DET 16 73 3,054 2,534 60 41.8 34.7 0 16 5 1986 DET 9 46 1,819 1,469 47 39.5 31.3 1 11 5 1987 DET 1 6 233 221 47 38.8 36.8 0 1 0 Career 58 272 11,181 9,141 63 41.1 33.4 2 58 27

Playoffs Year Team Punting Punts 1983 DET 1 2 73 53 51 36.5 26.5 0 1 1 Career 1 2 73 53 51 36.5 26.5 0 1 1