Michael Keetel Haggerty (October 14, 1945 – November 28, 2002) was an American professional

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who played six seasons in the

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(NFL) with the

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and

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. He was selected by the Steelers in the sixth round of the

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after playing

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at the

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Early life and college

Michael Keetel Haggerty was born on October 14, 1945, in

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. He attended

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in Royal Oak. Haggerty was a member of the

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of the

from 1963 to 1966 and a two-year

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from 1965 to 1966.

Professional career

Haggerty was selected by the

in the sixth round, with the 140th overall pick, of the

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. He played in all 14 games, starting 11, for the Steelers during his rookie year in 1967 and recovered one fumble. He appeared in one game in 1968. Haggerty played in all 14 games, starting five, during the 1969 season. He started all 14 games for the Steelers in 1970 as the team finished the year with a 5–9 record. In July 1971, Haggerty was traded to the

for

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and an undisclosed 1972 draft pick. Haggerty played in 13 games for the Patriots in 1971. He was released on August 29, 1972. Haggerty signed with the

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on May 2, 1973. He was released on August 6, 1973. Haggerty was claimed off waivers by the

on August 8, 1973. He was released on September 12, 1973, but soon re-signed. He played in four games for the Lions during the 1973 season. Haggerty was released on September 11, 1974. Haggerty was then a member of the

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of the

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(WFL) in 1974. He signed with the

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of the

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in January 1975. He was suspended by the Argonauts in mid June 1975 after failing to report to camp. Haggerty was a member of the WFL's

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during the 1975 season.

Personal life

Haggerty owned a restaurant called Brendan's Restaurant. He died on November 28, 2002.

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Haggerty, Mike 1945 births 2002 deaths American football offensive tackles Canadian football offensive linemen Miami Hurricanes football players Pittsburgh Steelers players New England Patriots players Washington Redskins players Detroit Lions players Jacksonville Sharks (WFL) players Toronto Argonauts players Jacksonville Express players Players of American football from Royal Oak, Michigan Players of Canadian football from Michigan