Mike Augustyniak

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Full Name: Michael Eugene Augustyniak Primary Position: FB/RB Height/Weight: 5' 11"/220 College: Purdue University Birthdate: July 17, 1956 High School: Leo (IN) Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana Pro Experience: 3 years

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Mike Augustyniak (Michael Eugene Augustyniak) was born on July 17, 1956 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After going to high school at Leo (IN), Augustyniak attended Purdue University. Augustyniak made his professional debut in the NFL in 1981 with the New York Jets. He played for the New York Jets for his entire 4 year career.

COLLEGE: Two-year letterman at Purdue started as a "walkon" and eventually earned his scholarship carried the ball 90 times as a senior. Played in 1978 Peach Bowl and 1979 Bluebonnet Bowl.College teammate of Jets' Scott Dierking.

PRO: After college, Mike walked-on as a full back with the New York Jets in 1981. He earned a starting postion in the forth game of the season. He continued to play for four years, until his career was cut short by a knee injury. Most people believe that 1982 was Mike Augustyniak's best year.

PERSONAL: Mike was born and raised in Ft. Wayne, IN in a family of eight children. Single ...nicknamed "Augie" ..was one of 5 NFL players who visited U.S. military installations in Europe during a 21-day tour in April (Ronnie Lott, Cris Collinsworth, Matt Blair and Effren Herrera were the others.) ...was a football standout at Leo High in his hometown.

Mike Augustyniak now resides in Jacksonville, Florida where he owns an independent insurance agency.

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