Mike Kolen dead at 76: Two-time Super Bowl champion dubbed 'Captain Crunch' and ... trends now
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Former Miami Dolphins linebacker Mike 'Captain Crunch' Kolen has passed away at the age of 76.
His alma mater, Alabama's Auburn University, said the linebacker passed away on Wednesday, though details about how he died are not currently known.
Kolen joined the big leagues upon enrolling at Auburn, where he twice earned ALL-SEC honors during his junior and senior years.
He also led the team in tackles in 16 of the 25 games he started between 1967-1969. as a result, he was given his nickname by fellow Auburn linebacker Robert Margeson for being a hard hitter.
Kolen was also the first ever recipient of the National Christian Athlete of the Year Award.
Former Miami Dolphins linebacker Mike 'Captain Crunch' Kolen (pictured, centre) has passed away at the age of 76
Kolen's role as a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins led to them winning two Super Bowls as part of a dynasty that went undefeated in the 1972 season and won back-to-back Super Bowls
Kolen joined the big leagues upon enrolling at Auburn, where he twice earned ALL-SEC honors during his junior and senior years
Kolen's role as a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins led to them winning two Super Bowls as part of a dynasty that went undefeated in the 1972 season and won back-to-back Super Bowls.
He stayed there for eight seasons, before retiring in 1977 and venturing into real estate. He also owned several of his own businesses, including fitness centers and
