Former Colts LB Mike Curtis Dies

[oldgrappler]

Mike Curtis was someone I looked up to as a young kid. He played with tremendous intensity... think Jack Lambert intensity. He was formerly a FB and brought that athleticism to the LB position.

 

Drafted in 1965, his interception in the last minute-and-half of the game set up Jim O'Brien's game winning field goal over Dallas in Super Bowl V.

 

Curtis, known as "Mad Dog" may best be known for taking out a fan who ran on to the field and tried to take the football. The fan regretted it.

 

Mike Curtis was 77 years old. I didn't see a cause of death.

 

Mike Curtis, fiery Pro Bowl linebacker with Baltimore Colts, dies at 77 - Baltimore Sun

[Jim Schue]

That guy gave the greatest interviews for NFL Films.

[Hatz]

[mcpapa]

RIP Mad Dog.

[oldgrappler]

I had to laugh seeing him take out that fan again. Give me a guy that plays like Mike Curtis. He doesn't have to be the most talented, but he will elevate his team and you will win with him.