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3 unusual facts about Mike Bass


Mike Bass

In 1976, Bass was among several Washington Redskins players who appeared in the blaxploitation film Brotherhood of Death.

During a brief stint with the Detroit Lions, Bass had a small speaking part in the 1968 film adaptation of George Plimpton's book Paper Lion.

Bass scored the only touchdown for the Redskins in that game as a special teams player, returning a botched pass attempt from Miami Dolphins placekicker Garo Yepremian after a blocked field goal 49 yards for a fumble return touchdown, making him the last man drafted by legendary coach Vince Lombardi to score in a Super Bowl game.



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