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Mike Reilly

Position(s): OL

Mike Reilly attended Senior High School and lived in Dubuque, Iowa. He was honored as an all-state player his senior year of 1959. He played college football at Iowa, and was an All-Big Ten and All-American at offensive guard in 1963. He was invited to play in the East–West Shrine Bowl and the Hula Bowl.

In the 1964 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected him in the fourth round. He played six seasons with the Bears and was traded to the Dallas Cowboys after the 1969 NFL season. After the Cowboys released him, Reilly signed with the Minnesota Vikings. With the Vikings, he was a member of the 1969 NFL Champions that played in Super Bowl IV.

After his playing career ended, he went into banking. He also worked as the color commentator for University of Iowa broadcasts for 25 years. His son Jim Reilly was a walk-on linebacker in the 1980's.

Born 3/27/1942 and died on 10/18/2019 at the age of 77.

Children: Jim Reilly
All Conference: 1st Team (1963) All American: 1963 Drafted Round 4 by Chicago Bears in 1964