Mike Fanning, an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle for ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at 69.
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His cause of death was not disclosed. “We are saddened by the news of Mike’s passing,” said Vice President & Director of Athletics Rick Dickson. “He was a tremendous football player at Notre Dame and in the NFL and carried that competitiveness and work ethic into everyday life. He was such a likeable person who worked to help TU athletics achieve success.”
TU Mourns Loss of TU Athletics Employee Mike Fanning
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Fanning was named to the All-Rookie team in 1975 when the Rams won the NFC championship.
Fanning had eight sacks for the 1979 team, which won the NFC title and advanced to Super Bowl XIV before falling to the Steelers.
Fanning was part of a fearsome defensive line that included Jack Youngblood, Fred Dryer, and Larry Brooks.
Fanning retired after eight seasons with the Rams and one season each with the Lions and Seahawks.
Fanning has worked in the University of Tulsa’s athletic department since 2009, first with group ticket sales and then as the special assistant for administration and operations.
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