Mike Battle, USC All-American who played for Jets, dies

Mike Battle, an All-American at USC who played with Joe Namath-era New York Jets, dies at 78
Mike Battle, an All-American defensive back and a member of USC’s 1967 national championship team who later played two seasons for the New York Jets, has died. He was 78. He died of natural causes on March 6 in Nellysford,
Mike Battle, Who Began His Short Jets Career with an Electrifying Play, Has Died at 78
Mike Battle, the Jets defensive back and kick returner known best for his first big play for the Green & White in a 1969 game that paradoxically didn't count yet figured bigtime in franchise history, has died. Battle, who was 78, reportedly died of natural causes on March 6 in Virginia.
Mike Battle, USC All-American who played for Jets, dies at 78
LOS ANGELES -- Mike Battle, an All-American defensive back and a member of USC's 1967 national championship team who later played two seasons for the New York Jets, has died. He was 78.
Mike Battle, USC All-American and Jets defensive back, dead at 78
Mike Battle, an All-American defensive back at USC and a former member of the Jets died last week, the university announced Tuesday.
Former Jets defensive back, collegiate star at USC has died
Defensive back Mike Battle, who won a National Championship at the University of Southern California before being drafted by the New York Jets in 1969, has died. The South Gate, Calif., native was 78.
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USC Trojans’ National Champion And All-American Tragically Dies
USC Trojans legend and All-American Mike Battle has passed away at the age of 78. Battle played for the New York Jets.
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Ex-New York Jets player dies at 78
Former New York Jets player Mike Battle has died at the age of 78, his former school has announced. Battle, an All-American defensive back and a member of USC's 1967 national championship ...
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