About Mike Hennigan
Born 1951. Mike Hennigan is an American american football player.
Thomas Michael Hennigan (born October 24, 1951) is an American former professional football player and college coach. He played professionally as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions from 1973 to 1975 New York Jets from 1976 to 1978. Hennigan served as the head coach at the Tennessee Technological University from 1996 to 2005, compiling a record of 52–57.
College career Born in Davenport, Iowa, Hennigan was raised in Washington, Iowa. While at Tech, he was an all-Conference selection in 1972 when he helped lead the Golden Eagles to the Ohio Valley Conference championship. After the 1975 season, in which he played only four games for Detroit, Hennigan joined the New York Jets.
Personal life Mike Hennigan earned a bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education from Tennessee Tech in 1973.
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American football player
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Mike Hennigan was born on 24 October 1951 in Davenport.
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