Running Back
No. 1
Northwestern
"Adamle had a strong year as a reserve running back and proved a standout on special teams. He was named captain of the specialty squads and was always among the first players around the ball or into the wedge.
Mike started the last four games at fullback when John Riggins was hobbled by an injury. He had his best day at Philadelphia when he started and ran for 84 yards on 16 tries. His 36-yard dash against the Eagles was second only to Emerson Boozer for the club long of the year. Mike recovered a fumble by Miami on a kickoff return which led to a Jet touchdown in the encounter at Shea. He was called on for five kickoff returns for a 15.8 average.
He was a backup at Kansas City for the first two years of his career. He came to the Jets in a trade with the Chiefs in February 1973.
Mike is the son of Tony Adamle, who played linebacker with the Cleveland Browns when Weeb Ewbank was on the coaching staff there. His hometown is Kent, Ohio."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
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