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Below is from the East Carolina University Official Athletic Site - Hall of Fame
Tom Michel
Inducted 1978
Hometown: Arlington, Va.
Sports: Football (1960-63), Track & Field (1960-62)
Coach: Jack Boone (1960, '61), Clarence Stasavich (1962, 63)
Tom Michel, a Pirate letterman in football from
1960-63, is considered one of the greatest backs to play
the game at East Carolina. He is credited with being the
first player to score a touchdown in Ficklen Stadium.
A four-year fullback under Jack Boone and Clarence
Stasavich, Michel averaged 5.7 yards per carry at East
Carolina and was the first fullback to play in the
National Football League, serving four clubs from
1964-68.
In 1963, Michel led the team in rushing, scoring and
total offense which earned him all-state honors and a
nomination for the Little All-America team. During the
1963 season, he helped East Carolina to a 27-6 win over
Northeastern in the Eastern Bowl in Allentown, Pa.,
where he earned outstanding back honors
Michel was also a member of the track and field team from
1960-62. In 1962, he won five medals at the NAIA championships.
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