Mike McCormack (American football)

Mike McCormack (born June 21, 1930, Chicago, Illinois – November 14, 2013, Palm Springs, California) was an American professional football player, coach, and executive. He had a distinguished career as an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) and later became a successful head coach.

McCormack played college football at the University of Kansas. He was drafted by the New York Yanks in the first round of the 1951 NFL Draft. After one season with the Yanks (who became the Dallas Texans and then the Baltimore Colts), he spent 13 seasons (1954-1962 and 1964-1968) with the Cleveland Browns, solidifying his reputation as a dominant offensive lineman. He played a single season for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1963. McCormack was a six-time Pro Bowl selection and a five-time All-Pro. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984.

Following his playing career, McCormack transitioned into coaching. He served as an assistant coach for several teams, including the Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants.

McCormack became the head coach of the Cleveland Browns in 1975, a position he held until 1977. He later served as the head coach of the Baltimore Colts from 1980 to 1982. His overall coaching record was 34-57.

After his coaching career, McCormack served as the general manager of the Seattle Seahawks from 1982 to 1988. He later held various executive positions with the Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers.

McCormack was known for his toughness, intelligence, and leadership both on and off the field. He is remembered as one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history.