Mike Kiselak

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Mike Kiselak
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Position:
North Tarrytown, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:Pine Bush (NY)
College:Maryland
Undrafted:1990
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games Played:15
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Michael John Kiselak (born March 9, 1967) is a former

World League of American Football (WLAF) and San Francisco Demons in the XFL. He played college football at the University of Maryland
.

Early years

Kiselak attended

offensive tackle).[1] He also practiced baseball
.

He accepted a football scholarship from the

nose guard.[2]

As a junior, he was converted into a

offensive line depth and started the last seven games.[3] He was a regular starter as a senior and after his game against Wake Forest University, he was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week.[4]

Professional career

Kiselak was signed as an

1990 NFL Draft on May 1,[5] and was waived on August 27.[6]

In

offensive tackle protecting the future Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett.[7] On July 16, 1991, he signed with the Houston Oilers. He was released on August 19.[8]

In

offensive tackle. On June 2, 1992, he was signed by the New York Giants.[9]
He was cut on August 24.

On April 7,

offensive tackle John Terry.[12]

Kiselak played center for the Argonauts, where he protected Doug Flutie and helped the team win two Grey Cups. He was an All-Star and received the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award in consecutive years.[13]

In

NFL to play for the Dallas Cowboys. He made the team as a 31-year-old rookie, after showing he could play three different positions. He passed Clay Shiver on the depth chart, starting the last 7 games at center. In 1999, he was placed on the injured reserve list, after suffering a career threatening left knee injury (tore his lateral meniscus, anterior cruciate, medial cruciate and posterior cruciate ligaments) during the first full-team workout on July 30.[14]

In 2001, he came back from his knee injury and was selected in the 14th round of the XFL supplemental draft by the San Francisco Demons.[15] He was a starter at center until the league folded.[16]

Personal life

Since 2007, Kiselak has been one of the board of directors for Kids Matters International, a children's charity organization. Where he has helped clothe thousands of children in need through the organizations local outreach called "Around the Block". Michael and his wife since 1992, Kim, have been involved in clothing kids since his playing days in Dallas in 1998.

Church on the Rock- International and a motivational speaker.[18]

References

  1. ^ "Bushmen manage tie with Ellenville". Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  2. ^ "Terrapins Leave Unfulfilled". Washington Post. November 17, 1989. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  3. ^ "Terrapins Finish Spring Hoping To Plug Holes". Washington Post. April 25, 1988. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  4. ^ "Tech Players Honored". The Rock Hill Herald. October 17, 1989. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  5. ^ "Chiefs sign eight players". Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  6. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  7. ^ "'Dice graduate Sither happy to be a Rider". Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  8. ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  9. ^ "Three Players Sign On With the Giants". The New York Times. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  10. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  11. ^ "Gold Miners to make history again in 2nd season". Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  12. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2017.
  13. ^ "Former Argo Kiselak KEEPING Busy After Football". Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  14. ^ "Injuries Mount For Cowboys". Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  15. ^ "Transactions". The New York Times. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  16. ^ "Man of God among Demons". Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  17. ^ "Board of Directors". Archived from the original on 2010-07-25. Retrieved 2010-09-05.
  18. ^ "Board of Directors". Archived from the original on 2010-07-25. Retrieved 2010-09-05.

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