Jim Mandich

Jim Mandich

NFL player


DateOfBirth=birth date and age|1948|7|30
Birthplace= Cleveland, Ohio
Position=Tight End
Number= 88
College=Michigan
DraftedYear=1970
DraftedRound=2 / Pick 29
Stats=y
DatabaseFootball=MANDIJIM01
PFR=MandJi00
years=1970-1977
1978
teams=Miami Dolphins
Pittsburgh Steelers
ProBowls=
HOF=
CollegeHOF=90075

James Michael Mandich, (born July 30, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a former professional American football tight end with the Miami Dolphins.

Mandich was an All-American at the University of Michigan. In 2004 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Early life

Mandich graduated from Solon High School in Solon, Ohio. While at Solon High Mandich set, and still holds to this day the record for the Shot Put and Discus throw.

Hatred of Nick Saban

Mandich described former Miami Dolphins head coach Nick Saban as "a giant piece of turd," on the NFL Network's program Top Ten Coaches Who Belonged in College.

Radio career

1983 - Joined 610 WIOD 1997 - Joined 560 WQAM

Mandich (a.k.a. "Mad Dog") color commentator for the Miami Dolphins (1992 - 2004 and 2007 - present), currently teamed with Jimmy Cefalo and Joe Rose.

Hosts a sports show on 560 WQAM weekdays from 4-7 pm

His son, Michael, also joined the University of Michigan Wolverines football team.

On Feb. 8, 2008, Dan Le Batard and his radio show threw a parade in honor of Mandich.

ee also

*Lists of Michigan Wolverines football receiving leaders
* University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor


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