Mike Kasap Explained

Mike Kasap
Number:46
Position:Tackle
Birth Date:20 November 1922
Birth Place:Oglesby, Illinois
Death Place:LaSalle, Illinois
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:255
High School:LaSalle-Peru (IL)
College:Illinois, Purdue
Draftyear:1945
Draftround:12
Draftpick:115
Pastteams:
Pfr:KasaMi20
Statlabel1:Games
Statvalue1:12

Mike E. "Battleship" Kasap (November 20, 1922  - October 20, 1994) was an American football player who played at the tackle position.[1]

A native of Oglesby, Illinois, he played college football at Illinois and Purdue.[2] He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 12th round (115th overall pick) of the 1945 NFL draft but did not play for the Lions. He played professional football in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Baltimore Colts during the 1947 season. He appeared in a total of 12 AAFC games, three as a starter.[3]

He coached the hockey and football teams at the University of Vermont from 1948 to 1951.[4] [5]

Kasap died in 1994 at LaSalle, Illinois.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Boilermaker "Battleship". Lafayette Journal and Courier. November 18, 1943. 20. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: La Salle-Peru Star Bulwark in Illini Line: Mike Kasap, Sophomore Tackle, Played 60 Minutes Against Gophers. Daily Times-Press. November 17, 1942. 5. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: Mike Kasap Stats. Sports Reference LLC. Pro-Football-Reference.com. March 25, 2021.
  4. News: Mike Kasap Signs Coaching Contract. Alton Evening Telegraph. August 27, 1948. 20. Newspapers.com.
  5. News: Mike Kasap Resigns From U.V.M. Staff. The Newport Daily Express. August 14, 1951. 4. Newspapers.com.