About Mike Dawson
Lived 1953 – 2008 (aged 54). Mike Dawson was an American american football player.
Michael Daniel Dawson (October 16, 1953 – March 14, 2008) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1st round (22nd overall) of the 1976 NFL draft. A 6'4", 256 lb. defensive end from the University of Arizona, Dawson played in nine NFL seasons from 1976 to 1984 for the Cardinals, Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mike Dawson?
American football player (1953-2008)
When was Mike Dawson born?
Mike Dawson was born on 16 October 1953 in Dorking.
When did Mike Dawson die?
Mike Dawson died on 14 March 2008 in Tucson.
What was Mike Dawson's occupation?
Mike Dawson was an american football player.
What nationality was Mike Dawson?
Mike Dawson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mike Dawson (defensive end)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Dawson. https://biography.guide/mike-dawson/
MLA: "Mike Dawson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-dawson/.
Chicago: "Mike Dawson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-dawson/.
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