Mike Kolen
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 31, 1948 Opelika, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died: | April 3, 2024 (aged 76) |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | W. A. Berry (Hoover, Alabama) |
| College: | Auburn |
| NFL draft: | 1970: 12th round, 289th pick |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
John Michael Kolen (January 31, 1948 – April 3, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for eight seasons with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). Because of his hard-hitting style, he was nicknamed "Captain Crunch." He played for Berry High School in Hoover, Alabama, and collegiately for the Auburn Tigers.