About Mike Moore
Lived 1956 – 2016 (aged 59). Mike Moore was an American american football player.
Michael Moore (September 7, 1956 – July 6, 2016) was a collegiate football standout and native of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
He began his football legacy at Brainerd High School where he held numerous rushing records. He played his collegiate football with the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders where he again emerged as a standout running back earning both All Ohio Valley Conference and All-American honors in 1976.
Moore was selected in the 12th round of the 1978 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins.
He played in pre-season NFL football games with the Houston Oilers alongside of Earl Campbell who was also drafted in the 1978 draft.
Moore is enshrined in the Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame.
Moore was inducted into the MTSU Blue Raider Hall of Fame Class of 2007 and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mike Moore?
American football player (1956-2016)
When was Mike Moore born?
Mike Moore was born on 7 September 1956 in Chattanooga.
When did Mike Moore die?
Mike Moore died on 6 July 2016 in Nashville.
What was Mike Moore's occupation?
Mike Moore was an american football player.
What nationality was Mike Moore?
Mike Moore was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mike Moore (running back)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Moore. https://biography.guide/mike-moore-american-football-player-1956/
MLA: "Mike Moore." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-moore-american-football-player-1956/.
Chicago: "Mike Moore." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-moore-american-football-player-1956/.
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