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Michael Elston Phipps (born November 19, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1970s and 1980s. Phipps played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers, and was recognized as an All-American. He was the third overall pick in the 1970 NFL draft, and played professionally for the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears of the NFL.

Key Information

Early life

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Phipps was born in Shelbyville, Indiana. He attended Columbus High School in Columbus, Indiana, and played for the Columbus Bulldogs high school football team.[1]

College career

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Phipps attended Purdue University, where he played for the Purdue Boilermakers football team. He began his college career when he replaced All-American Boilermakers quarterback Bob Griese. His first major victory was a 28–21 upset of defending national champion Notre Dame Fighting Irish on September 30, 1967. Combining strong passing skills with excellent mobility helped Phipps establish a new school single-season record for total offense and earn the Boilermakers a share of the Big Ten Conference title.[2]

The following year, Phipps suffered an ankle injury that kept him out of two games, and was overshadowed by teammate Leroy Keyes, a running back who spent all season in contention for the Heisman Trophy. The Boilermakers were the top-ranked team in the country until the Ohio State Buckeyes upset them 13–0 on October 12.

In 1969, Phipps became the focal point of Purdue's offense, throwing for five touchdowns in a 36–35 thriller over Stanford University on October 4, including throwing for a two-point conversion with three minutes left. He also defeated Notre Dame for the third consecutive year. Phipps finished second in the voting for the Heisman Trophy to Oklahoma Sooners running back Steve Owens.[2] He was awarded the 1969 Sammy Baugh Trophy. Phipps declined a Rhodes Scholarship to concentrate on a professional football career.

Professional career

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Phipps was picked third in the 1970 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns, who had traded All Pro wide receiver Paul Warfield to the Miami Dolphins for their first round pick.[3] Phipps saw limited action during his first two seasons. In the team's third game of the 1970 NFL season, Phipps came off the bench to lead a 15–7 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, his lone start of the year would be a 14–10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on November 15, 1970, as the rookie finished with 529 passing yards on the season. The following year, Phipps threw for only 179 yards and started just one contest: a 13–7 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs on November 14.

In 1972, Phipps again began the season on the sidelines, but became the team's starting quarterback after a disappointing 26–10 opening game loss to the Green Bay Packers on September 17. He threw for 13 touchdowns and nearly 2,000 yards, helping the Browns reach the NFL playoffs. In the November 13 game against the San Diego Chargers, he led a last-minute drive to win the 21–17 contest. In the team's playoff clash against the undefeated Miami Dolphins on December 24, Phipps had led the team to a 14–13 fourth quarter lead, but his five interceptions helped end hopes of a possible upset.

The following year, he threw for nine touchdowns, but was intercepted 20 times. Despite these struggles, he engineered two late-season comebacks in a win over the Steelers and a tie against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, the Browns missed the playoffs with a 7–5–2 record. In 1974, the team collapsed with a 4–10 record, and Phipps was briefly replaced by Brian Sipe at mid-season.

The 1975 season was even more disastrous as the Browns dropped their first nine games. However, Phipps went 23 of 36 in the team's first victory, a 35–23 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on November 23 in Cleveland. Phipps threw for a personal high of 298 yards with 2 TD passes and no interceptions. Two other victories helped give hope for a turnaround the following season.

In the team's 1976 opener against the New York Jets, Phipps started the game, but suffered a separated shoulder after being tackled by the Jets' Shafer Suggs. By the time he had recovered from the injury, Sipe had established himself as the team's new leader and Phipps' time in Cleveland was soon to come to an end.

That finish came on May 3, 1977, when Phipps was traded to the Bears for a first-round draft pick in 1978, which turned out to be Hall of Fame tight end Ozzie Newsome. He saw minimal action during the 1977 NFL season, threw for two touchdowns (along with 10 interceptions) the next year, but saw his most extensive action in 1979. During that year, he threw for 1,535 yards and nine touchdowns, as he battled teammates Bob Avellini and Vince Evans for playing time.

Phipps threw for a pair of touchdowns in each of the next two seasons, but his limited role and the arrival of both quarterback Jim McMahon in the 1982 NFL draft and new coach Mike Ditka resulted in his release.

Phipps was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.[4]

NFL career statistics

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Regular season

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Year Team Games Passing Rushing Sacks
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A Lng TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg Lng TD Sck Yds
1970 CLE 14 1 0-1 29 60 48.3 529 8.8 53 1 5 49.9 11 94 8.5 26 0 7 86
1971 CLE 14 1 0-1 13 47 27.7 179 3.8 39 1 4 14.6 6 35 5.8 15 0 0 0
1972 CLE 14 13 10-3 144 305 47.2 1,994 6.5 80 13 16 61.0 60 256 4.3 18 5 23 183
1973 CLE 14 14 7-5-2 148 299 49.5 1,719 5.7 51 9 20 49.4 60 395 6.6 27 5 44 362
1974 CLE 14 9 2-7 117 256 45.7 1,384 5.4 55 9 17 46.7 39 279 7.2 19 1 33 280
1975 CLE 14 11 3-8 162 313 51.8 1,749 5.6 48 4 19 47.5 18 70 3.9 12 0 28 261
1976 CLE 4 2 2-0 20 37 54.1 146 3.9 23 3 0 90.6 4 26 6.5 24 0 1 6
1977 CHI 3 0 0-0 3 5 60.0 5 1.0 10 0 0 64.6 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 26
1978 CHI 6 4 3-1 44 83 53.0 465 5.6 35 2 10 38.1 13 34 2.6 10 0 6 55
1979 CHI 12 10 9-1 134 255 52.5 1,535 6.0 68 9 8 69.6 27 51 1.9 12 0 15 145
1980 CHI 7 6 2-4 61 122 50.0 630 5.2 56 2 9 40.0 15 38 2.5 9 2 7 69
1981 CHI 3 0 0-0 11 17 64.7 171 10.1 43 2 0 137.1 1 0 0.0 0 0 5 41
Career 119 71 38-31-2 886 1,799 49.2 10,506 5.8 80 55 108 52.6 254 1,278 5.0 27 13 172 1,514

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Passing Rushing Sacks
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A Lng TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg Lng TD Sck Yds
1971 CLE 1 0 0-0 3 6 50.0 27 4.5 13 0 0 62.5 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 1
1972 CLE 1 1 0-1 9 23 39.1 131 5.7 27 1 5 33.3 8 47 5.9 14 1 2 13
1979 CHI 1 1 0-1 13 30 43.3 142 4.7 31 0 2 30.1 1 3 3.0 3 0 1 0
Career 3 2 0-2 25 59 42.4 300 5.1 31 1 7 24.6 9 50 5.6 14 1 4 14

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Mike Phipps (born November 19, 1947) is an American former professional football who played twelve seasons in the (NFL), primarily with the , after a standout college career at where he was recognized as a unanimous All-American and Heisman Trophy runner-up in 1969. Phipps was born in , and attended Columbus High School before enrolling at Purdue, where he succeeded Hall of Famer as the starting for the Boilermakers from 1967 to 1969. During his senior year, he threw for 2,527 yards and 23 touchdowns, leading Purdue to key victories including a 36–35 comeback win over Stanford and earning Big Ten MVP honors, which contributed to his selection as the third overall pick in the by the Browns after they traded All-Pro wide receiver to acquire the pick. In the , Phipps appeared in 119 games across his career, starting 71, and compiled 10,506 passing yards, 55 touchdowns, and 108 while adding 1,418 rushing yards and 16 rushing scores, with his most productive season coming in when he passed for 1,994 yards and led to a 10-4 record and their first playoff berth since 1968. He led the league in comeback wins in both and 1974, posting a 38-31-2 record as a starter, though his tenure with was marked by challenges including a high interception rate and pressure from the . Traded to the in 1977, Phipps served mainly as a through 1981, appearing in 46 games and starting ten, before retiring at age 34. For his collegiate accomplishments, Phipps was inducted into the in 2006 and the Purdue Athletics Hall of Fame in 1995, and he ranks tenth in Purdue history with 5,423 career passing yards (as of 2024) and eighth with 37 passes. After his playing days, Phipps worked for nearly three decades in at and resides in with his family.

Early life

Family background and childhood

Michael Elston Phipps was born on November 19, 1947, in . Phipps attended Columbus High School in , marking the beginning of his organized involvement in athletics.

High school career

Mike Phipps attended Columbus High School in , where he emerged as a standout for the Columbus Bulldogs football team. As the starting quarterback during his junior and senior years in the mid-1960s, Phipps demonstrated exceptional passing ability, accumulating 2,432 yards and 18 touchdowns over the 1965 and 1966 seasons, records that stood until later broken by subsequent players. His leadership on the field helped solidify the team's offensive prowess during those campaigns. Phipps' high school performances earned him widespread recognition as a high school All-American, highlighting his potential as one of the top prospects in the nation. This accolade underscored his accuracy, decision-making, and arm strength, qualities that drew attention from college scouts across the Midwest. His impressive high school resume sparked a competitive recruitment process among several nearby universities, ultimately leading Phipps to commit to , an in-state program eager to bolster its position. This decision aligned with his roots in and set the stage for his collegiate career.

College career

Time at Purdue University

Mike Phipps enrolled at in 1966 as a highly recruited high school All-American quarterback from , joining the freshman team while led the varsity to an undefeated season and a Rose Bowl victory. Griese's departure after the 1966 campaign created a significant challenge for the Boilermakers, as Phipps transitioned to the starting role in 1967, adapting to the demands of replacing a Hall of Famer by focusing on poise under pressure during his early varsity appearances. In his sophomore debut against Texas A&M, Phipps demonstrated composure, passing for key completions in a 24-20 victory that set the tone for his development. Phipps' sophomore season in 1967 marked a breakout year, where he threw for 1,800 yards on 118 completions out of 243 attempts (48.6% completion rate) and 11 touchdowns, helping Purdue share the Big Ten title in a tri-championship. A highlight was the September 30 upset win over defending national champion Notre Dame, 28-21, where Phipps orchestrated drives including a crucial fourth-down pass to , advancing the Boilermakers to 2-0 overall and establishing his command of the offense. His junior year in 1968 saw more measured production amid team adjustments, with 1,096 passing yards on 88 of 169 attempts (52.1% completion) and 3 touchdowns over 8 games, contributing to back-to-back top-10 finishes while sharing quarterback duties at times. As a senior in 1969, Phipps emerged as the clear leader of Purdue's offense in the Big Ten, passing for a career-high 2,527 yards on 169 of 321 attempts (52.6% completion) and 23 touchdowns, including a five-touchdown performance in a 28-14 comeback victory over Stanford, driving the team to an 8-2 record and another top-20 national ranking. He capped the season with a 28-14 victory over Notre Dame on September 27, throwing effectively to secure the win and solidify Purdue's resurgence. Over his three-year varsity career, Phipps amassed 5,423 passing yards, 37 touchdown passes, and a 51.2% completion rate, ranking among Purdue's all-time leaders in those categories through the modern era.

Key achievements and honors

In 1969, Mike Phipps finished second in the voting for the , the award recognizing the most outstanding player in , behind Oklahoma running back Steve Owens. That same year, he won the Trophy, given annually to the nation's top collegiate passer. Phipps also received the Chicago Tribune Silver Football, honoring the most valuable player in the . Phipps was selected as a consensus All-American in 1969, earning first-team honors from major selectors including the , , , and Football Foundation. In 2006, Phipps was inducted into the as part of the Division I-A class, with the ceremony held on December 5 at the 49th Annual Awards Dinner in New York City's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. This honor recognizes his pivotal role in elevating Purdue's program during the late , including his success in succeeding Hall of Famer and leading the Boilermakers to an 8-2 record in his senior year. At Purdue, Phipps ranks 10th in career passing yards with 5,423 and 10th in career passing touchdowns with 37, achievements that underscore his lasting impact on the program's legacy as of the 2025 season.

Professional career

Draft and Cleveland Browns tenure

Mike Phipps was selected by the as the third overall pick in the , following (first overall to the ) and Mike McCoy (second overall to the ). The Browns acquired the pick by trading Hall of Fame wide receiver to the , a move that generated immense anticipation for Phipps as the team's future franchise . His selection was bolstered by his standout college career at Purdue, where he finished as the runner-up for the 1969 . As a in 1970 under head coach , Phipps appeared in 14 games, primarily as a backup to , completing 29 of 60 passes for 529 yards, one , and five interceptions. His limited role reflected an adjustment period to the professional level, amid a team that finished 7-7 and missed the playoffs, as Phipps worked to adapt his college-style passing to the NFL's physical demands and defensive schemes. In 1971, Phipps remained a backup as the Browns won the AFC Central with a 9-5 record and reached the playoffs, losing 20-3 to the Baltimore Colts in the divisional round. Phipps reached his peak with the Browns in 1972, taking over as the full-time starter early in the season after Nelsen's injury; he led the team to a 10-4 record and an AFC playoff berth. In the divisional round against the undefeated , Phipps threw for 131 yards and a but suffered five interceptions in a 20-14 loss, falling short of an appearance despite a late Browns lead of 14-13. That season, he completed 144 of 305 passes for 1,994 yards, 13 , and 16 interceptions. Over his seven seasons with from 1970 to 1976, Phipps started 51 games, compiling a 24-25-2 record while throwing for 7,700 yards, 40 touchdowns, and 81 interceptions. Despite these contributions, he faced significant challenges, including sky-high expectations from the costly draft trade and frequent coaching transitions—Collier retired after 1970, Skorich led from 1971 to 1974 with mixed results, and took over in 1975 amid ongoing team struggles. Injuries further hampered his tenure, notably a in the 1976 opener that sidelined him for most of the year and opened the door for .

Chicago Bears years

On May 3, 1977, the traded Mike Phipps to the in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the and a first-round pick in the . Acquired as a veteran presence to bolster the position, Phipps saw limited action in his first season with , appearing in just three games without a start as Bob Avellini handled most of the duties for the 9-5 Bears team. Phipps gradually assumed a larger role over the next few years, serving as the primary starter from 1978 to 1980 while transitioning to a backup in 1981. In 1978, he started four of six games, completing 44 of 83 passes for 465 yards, two touchdowns, and 10 interceptions amid a 7-9 season. His most notable performance came in , when he started 10 of 12 games, throwing for 1,535 yards, nine touchdowns, and eight interceptions with a 69.6 , helping the Bears achieve a 10-6 record and a Wild Card playoff berth—though lost 27-17 to the in the postseason, where Phipps completed 13 of 30 passes for 142 yards and two interceptions. In 1980, Phipps started six games for a 7-9 team, posting 630 yards, two touchdowns, and nine interceptions. The Bears' inconsistent results during Phipps' tenure—marked by a 39-39 overall record from to —highlighted ongoing team challenges, including defensive lapses and offensive line issues that contributed to his career-long struggles with interceptions and a 52.6 . This period contrasted with his earlier playoff appearances in , underscoring a shift to greater mediocrity in . Phipps appeared in three games without starting in for the 6-10 Bears, completing 11 of 17 passes for 171 yards and two touchdowns before retiring at age 34 following the season.

Career statistics

Regular season

Mike Phipps appeared in 119 regular-season games over 12 seasons from 1970 to 1981, starting 71 contests as a for the and . His career passing totals include 886 completions on 1,799 attempts for 10,506 yards, 55 touchdowns, and 108 interceptions, yielding a of 52.6. He also contributed 1,278 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns on 254 carries. The following table summarizes Phipps' year-by-year regular-season passing statistics:
YearTeamCompletionsAttemptsYardsTDsINTsPasser Rating
1970CLE29605291549.9
1971CLE13471791414.6
1972CLE1443051,994131661.0
1973CLE1482991,71992049.4
1974CLE1172561,38491746.7
1975CLE1623131,74941947.5
1976CLE20371463090.6
1977CHI3550064.6
1978CHI448346521038.1
1979CHI1342551,5359869.6
1980CHI611226302940.0
1981CHI111717120137.1
Career8861,79910,5065510852.6
Phipps' contributions varied by team. With the Browns from 1970 to 1976, he passed for 7,700 yards, 40 touchdowns, and 81 interceptions on 633 completions in 1,317 attempts (51.2 rating), while rushing for 1,155 yards and 11 touchdowns. In his Bears tenure from 1977 to 1981, he accumulated 2,806 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and 27 interceptions on 253 completions in 482 attempts (62.1 rating), plus 123 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Phipps' completion percentage showed gradual improvement over his career, starting at 27.7% in 1971 and reaching 64.7% in his final season of 1981, reflecting adaptation to defenses and better pocket presence in later years. However, his performance was hampered by inconsistent offensive line protection, particularly with , where he was sacked 136 times for 1,178 yards lost across six seasons—peaking at 44 sacks in 1973—compared to 36 sacks for 336 yards with the Bears. This pressure contributed to higher rates early on and limited his overall efficiency. His strong 1972 regular season, with a career-high 1,994 passing yards and 13 touchdowns, propelled to a playoff berth.

Playoffs

Mike Phipps appeared in three playoff games across his career, all losses, starting two of them, and compiling modest statistics marred by turnovers. In the 1971 AFC Divisional Round, the , who had won the AFC Central with a 9-5 regular-season record, hosted the on December 26 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Starter struggled, completing just 5 of 15 passes for 65 yards before Phipps entered in relief late in the third quarter. Phipps went 3-for-6 for 27 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions but was sacked once for a 1-yard loss, as the Browns managed only a in a 3-20 defeat. Phipps' most extensive playoff action came the following year in the 1972 AFC Divisional Round against the undefeated Miami Dolphins on December 24 at the Orange Bowl. Taking over as the Browns' starter early in the season, Phipps led Cleveland to a 10-4 regular-season mark and the wild card spot. Despite a strong defensive effort that limited Miami's offense for much of the game, Phipps struggled with accuracy and decision-making, completing 9 of 23 passes for 131 yards, 1 touchdown, and a league-playoff single-game record 5 interceptions—including a tipped first pass returned for a touchdown. He added a 5-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter to briefly tie the score at 10-10, and his 27-yard touchdown pass to Fair Hooker in the fourth quarter gave the Browns a short-lived 14-13 lead with 8:11 remaining. However, Miami rallied for the final touchdown, securing a 20-14 victory; Phipps also fumbled once (recovered by Cleveland) and rushed 8 times for 47 yards. The poor performance, particularly the interceptions, ended Cleveland's season and drew significant criticism. Phipps' final playoff appearance occurred in 1979 with the Chicago Bears, who earned an NFC wild card berth at 10-6. On December 23, the Bears visited the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Round at Veterans Stadium. Starting in place of an injured Bob Avellini, Phipps completed 13 of 30 passes for 142 yards with no touchdowns and 2 interceptions—one intercepted in the end zone by cornerback Bobby Howard, preventing a potential score and shifting momentum. Despite Walter Payton's 2 rushing touchdowns (1 yard and 2 yards), the Bears fell 17-27 after leading 17-10 at halftime. Phipps added 3 rushing yards on one carry.
YearTeamOpponentResultComp/AttYardsTDINTRush Att/Yds/TD
1971CLEBALL 3-203/627000/0/0
1972CLEMIAL 14-209/23131158/47/1
1979CHIPHIL 17-2713/30142021/3/0
Career--0-325/59300179/50/1
Phipps never won a playoff game, with his efforts often undermined by turnovers that prevented deeper postseason runs for his teams.

Legacy and later life

Professional honors

Despite not earning any major NFL awards or Pro Bowl selections during his 12-season career, Mike Phipps is frequently discussed in the context of the controversial , where the traded Hall of Fame wide receiver to the to secure the third overall pick and select him ahead of other quarterback prospects. This decision, which allowed the to draft at No. 1, has been widely critiqued as a pivotal misstep that altered the Browns' trajectory in the 1970s. Phipps's professional legacy centers on his role as a durable, mobile in an era dominated by run-heavy offenses, though he never achieved the same level of team success. Over his career spanning 1970 to 1981, he appeared in 119 games—71 as a starter—demonstrating resilience amid frequent injuries and inconsistent supporting casts. Among Cleveland Browns fans, Phipps maintains a measure of enduring for his perseverance through the team's challenging mid-1970s years, symbolizing the grit of that era's roster despite the draft's long shadow. His 2006 induction into the further underscores the high professional potential scouts saw in him as a top draft choice, rooted in his acclaimed Purdue tenure.

Post-NFL activities and personal life

After retiring from the following the 1981 season, Mike Phipps transitioned into a career in , working as a financial representative for for nearly three decades. He also founded Phipps Freedom Line, a network marketing distribution system, and Phipps , specializing in trading cards and posters. His professional contributions in this field earned him recognition through the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award in 1995, which honors former student-athletes for excellence in their post-collegiate careers and societal impact 25 years after graduation. Phipps is married to Carole, and they have five children: Ryan, Russell, Natalie, Andy, and Casey. Details about his family life remain private, with Phipps maintaining a low public profile focused on personal and professional matters. He resides in the Fort Lauderdale area of , where he has lived since the late 1970s after his time with the . No major philanthropy initiatives or speaking engagements are publicly documented in recent years, though he has occasionally appeared in NFL retrospectives reflecting on his playing career. As of November 2025, Phipps, born in 1947, is 77 years old and continues to lead a private life away from the spotlight.

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