George Mira
Birmingham Americans
George Mira played his college ball for the University of Miami Hurricanes and went on to play in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Miami Dolphins. He also played in the Canadian Football League. In 1974 he signed to play with the Americans and became the starter, leading Birmingham in passing statistics while establishing himself as on of the marquis players in the WFL. Mira set the record for the longest touchdown pass from scrimmage, a 95-yard bomb to Alfred Jenkins against Hawaii. Mira also distinguished himself by winning the MVP award in Birmingham’s 22-21 victory over Florida in the World Bowl. In 1975 Mira finished his career with the WFL’s Jacksonville Express.
WFL Career Statistics
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Attempts |
Completions |
Yards |
Touchdowns |
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313 |
155 |
2248 |
17 |
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