Mike Pyle

American football player and sportscaster

Mike Pyle - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1939
Born

1939
87 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a defensive tackle in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons. After retiring from professional football, transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting, contributing analysis and commentary for various networks. Pyle had a background in college football, playing for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) before entering the NFL.

Played for the New Orleans Saints

Played for the Atlanta Falcons

Provided sports analysis as a sportscaster

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