Michael Brooks (born October 2, 1964) is an American former professional
football
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player who was a
linebacker in the
National Football League (NFL). He played for the
Denver Broncos, the
New York Giants
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, and the
Detroit Lions
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.
Brooks played
college football
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Unlike most ...
at
Louisiana State University for the
LSU Tigers, earning first-team
All-American honors. He is an inductee in the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
References
1964 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston High School alumni
American football linebackers
LSU Tigers football players
Denver Broncos players
New York Giants players
Detroit Lions players
American Conference Pro Bowl players
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