Lou Michaels

September 28, 1935 – Lou Michaels was a former tackle from the University of Kentucky in the seasons of 1955 through 1957. 

Michaels was a wide-line player, as well as the team’s kicker and punter.  In both his junior and senior seasons, Lou was voted as a consensus All-American at a time when only 11 players were recognized nationally! Many credit Lou Michaels for single-handedly defeating the University of Tennessee in 1955 and again in 1957 with his outstanding play against the Vols.  The LosAngeles Rams drafted Michaels with the number 4 overall pick in the 1958 NFL Draft.

After spending a couple of seasons with the Rams, he spent time with the Steelers, Colts, and Packers during his 13-year career.   The University of Kentucky retired Lou Michael’s number 79 jersey in 1990, and he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992.