Michael Leonard Battle (born July 9, 1946) is a former

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player in the American Football League (AFL). and the

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(NFL). A

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, he played college football at the

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where he was awarded All-American honors, and played professionally for the New York Jets in 1969 and 1970. Battle saw most of his action with the Jets as a punt and kickoff return specialist. He appeared in the movie '' C.C. and Company'' (1970) in the role as Rabbit, which starred Joe Namath, then starting quarterback of the New York Jets.

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Jets bio page
* 1946 births Living people People from South Gate, California Players of American football from Los Angeles County, California American football safeties USC Trojans football players New York Jets players American Football League players Lawndale High School alumni {{defensiveback-1940s-stub

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