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AACHM Oral History: Mike Bass
Michael Thomas Bass was born in 1945 to Thomas and Louise Bass. His parents–a doctor and a teacher–were influential members of Ypsilanti’s Black community. Bass excelled in football, basketball, and track. He was senior class president of Ypsilanti High School in 1963. He received a BA in Education from the University of Michigan. Bass is best known for playing in the National Football League for the Washington Commanders (formerly Redskins) from 1969 to 1975. After retiring from the NFL, Bass ran a resort in the Bahamas. He and his wife Rosita now reside in Florida and they have two daughters, Kimberly and Louise.
Huron High Takes An Early Lead Against Pioneer in Third Football Matchup, September 29, 1972 (Pioneer 13, Huron 12) Photographer: Jack Stubbs
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1972
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Pioneer High Cheerleader At Football Game vs. Huron, September 29, 1972 (Pioneer 13, Huron 12) Photographer: Jack Stubbs
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1972
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Pioneer High's Walt Blissit Scores Touchdown vs. Kalamazoo, October 6, 1972 (Pioneer 14, Kalamazoo 0) Photographer: Cecil Lockard
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1972
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Ann Arbor News, October 7, 1972
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Winning Touchdown: Much to the dismay of the Kalamazoo Central defenders, tailback Walt Blissit gallops into the end zone in the second quarter to score the winning touchdown for Pioneer High at Hollway Field. This nine-yard jaunt was a major part of his 27-yard rushing total for the game that was earned on 15 carries against the Maroon Giants.
Ann Arbor News, October 7, 1972
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Winning Touchdown: Much to the dismay of the Kalamazoo Central defenders, tailback Walt Blissit gallops into the end zone in the second quarter to score the winning touchdown for Pioneer High at Hollway Field. This nine-yard jaunt was a major part of his 27-yard rushing total for the game that was earned on 15 carries against the Maroon Giants.
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Pioneer High's Keith Warner Is Tackled By Kalamazoo Defenders, October 6, 1972 (Pioneer 14, Kalamazoo 0) Photographer: Cecil Lockard
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1972
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Ann Arbor News, October 7, 1972
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Gang Tackling: Fullback Keith Warner (arrow) of Pioneer High, is literally buried under a pile of Kalamazoo Central tacklers in the second quarter after picking up nine, tough yards. It takes five Maroon Giants, John Hamilton (20), Bruce Ball (65), Dan Baker (84), Dan Schepan (62) and Kim Rowekamp (43), to finally stop Warner.
Ann Arbor News, October 7, 1972
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Gang Tackling: Fullback Keith Warner (arrow) of Pioneer High, is literally buried under a pile of Kalamazoo Central tacklers in the second quarter after picking up nine, tough yards. It takes five Maroon Giants, John Hamilton (20), Bruce Ball (65), Dan Baker (84), Dan Schepan (62) and Kim Rowekamp (43), to finally stop Warner.
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Pioneer Football Players Catch Up To Huron's Reggie Jones, September 29, 1972 (Pioneer 13, Huron 12) Photographer: Jack Stubbs
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1972
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Ann Arbor News, September 30, 1972
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Hemmed In: Huron High's Reggie Jones (30) breaks loose for a 14-yard gain and a first down deep in Pioneer territory before being tackled by Darnell Kirkland (20) and Kurt Wiese (80) of the Pioneers. In the next quarter, Kirkland provided the winning touchdown of the game on a 70-yard intercepted pass return.
Ann Arbor News, September 30, 1972
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Hemmed In: Huron High's Reggie Jones (30) breaks loose for a 14-yard gain and a first down deep in Pioneer territory before being tackled by Darnell Kirkland (20) and Kurt Wiese (80) of the Pioneers. In the next quarter, Kirkland provided the winning touchdown of the game on a 70-yard intercepted pass return.
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Cheerleaders at Third Football Matchup Between Pioneer and Huron High, September 29, 1972 (Pioneer 13, Huron 12) Photographer: Jack Stubbs
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1972
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Pioneer High Football Players Attempt a Tackle, September 15, 1972 (Grosse Pointe South 13, Pioneer 12) Photographer: Jack Stubbs
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1972
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Pioneer High Football Players Jump to Block a Field Goal, September 15, 1972 (Grosse Pointe South 13, Pioneer 12) Photographer: Jack Stubbs
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1972
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Huron High's Mike Straub Carries Football Towards Pioneer Zone, September 29, 1972 (Pioneer 13, Huron 12) Photographer: Jack Stubbs
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1972
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Ann Arbor News, September 30, 1972
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Tough Yardage: Running back Mike Straub (10) of Huron High picks up some tough yardage near midfield in the fourth quarter before being brought to the Hollway Field turf by Ron Sartori of Pioneer. Straub, one of the better prep hockey players around the city in the winter, had a big game against Pioneer with 80 yards in 14 carries.
Ann Arbor News, September 30, 1972
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Tough Yardage: Running back Mike Straub (10) of Huron High picks up some tough yardage near midfield in the fourth quarter before being brought to the Hollway Field turf by Ron Sartori of Pioneer. Straub, one of the better prep hockey players around the city in the winter, had a big game against Pioneer with 80 yards in 14 carries.
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