Mike Gunter

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Mike Gunter
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PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1961-02-18) February 18, 1961 (age 65)
Gladewater, Texas, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolGladewater (Texas)
CollegeTulsa (1980–1983)
NFL draft1984: 4th round, 107th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
  • 2× First-team All-MVC (1982–1983)
  • MVC Offensive Player of the Year (1983)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards12
Rushing average0.8
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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Michael Wayne Gunter (born February 18, 1961) is an American former professional football running back who played one season with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 1984 NFL draft. He played college football at Tulsa University.

Early life and college

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Michael Wayne Gunter was born on February 18, 1961, in Gladewater, Texas, and attended Gladewater High School.[1]

He played college football for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane from 1980 to 1983.[1][2] In 1982, he set the school single-season rushing yards record with 1,464 yards and also led the country with 7.5 yards per carry, earning first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) honors.[3] In 1983, he rushed for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns, garnering first-team All-MVC and MVC Offensive Player of the Year recognition.[3][4] Gunter recorded 3,547 yards, 6.2 yards per carry and 32 touchdowns in his college career.[3] His 3,547 rushing yards set the school's all-time record.[3] He was inducted into the Tulsa Golden Hurricane Hall of Fame in 1996.[3]

Professional career

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Gunter was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round, with the 107th overall pick, of the 1984 NFL draft.[5] He officially signed with the team on May 25.[6] He was waived on August 20, 1984.[6]

Gunter was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts on August 21, 1984.[6] He was waived on August 27, 1984.[6]

Gunter signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on October 16, 1984.[6] He played in four games for the Chiefs during the 1984 season, rushing 15 times for 12 yards. He was released on August 12, 1985.[6]

References

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