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Running back, LSU, to 1935

Abe Mickal

Born
Jul 9, 1912, in Talia
Died
Sep 20, 2001, in New Orleans, Louisiana

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Abe Mickal played running back at LSU (to 1935). The Detroit Lions took Mickal in round 6, No. 53 overall in the 1936 NFL Draft. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1967.

Best season
1935
Second-team All-SEC
Drafted
No. 53
Round 6, 1936 NFL Draft (Detroit Lions)

Honors

Team titles: SEC champions, 1935

All-America: Liberty magazine second team 1935

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