Sport(s) | American football |
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Biographical details | |
Born |
New York, New York |
June 28, 1966
Alma mater | University of Illinois |
Playing career | |
1986-1987 | College of DuPage |
1988–1989 | University of Illinois |
1990-1991 | Philadelphia Eagles |
1992 | Indianapolis Colts |
1993 | Chicago Bears |
1994 | Oakland Raiders |
1995–1996 | Frankfurt Galaxy |
Position(s) | Wide Receiver |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
2008–2010 | Sprayberry H. S. (PGC/WR/SPT) |
2011 | Clark Atlanta (WR/SP) |
2012–2015 | Illinois (WR) |
2016 | Mississippi State (QC/Analyst) |
2017-present | Toledo (WR) |
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Michael Sinclair "Mike" Bellamy, II. (born June 28, 1966 in New York, New York) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League who played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1990 to 1991. He was most recently the wide receivers coach for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team. Spending time with the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders. Bellamy completed his career with the Frankfurt Galaxy of the World Football League. He was the 3rd WR drafted and taken by the Eagles in the second round of the 1990 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois.
In 1987, Mike Bellamy was a Junior College All-American for College of DuPage The top rated Junior College Wide Receiver prospect of 1987, Bellamy choose to attend University of Illinois. In 2009, Mike Bellamy was inducted into the NJCAA Football Hall of Fame in 2007, for his achievements over his Junior College career
In 1989, Bellamy caught 59 passes for 927 yards and eight touchdowns for the Illinois Fighting Illini. He earned second-team All-America honors as a kick returner and first-team All-Big Ten honors as a wide receiver after the season. Being part of the 1989-1990 Fighting Illini, Bellamy and his teammates defeated the Virginia Cavaliers in the 1990 Florida Citrus Bowl. Bellamy recorded 10 catches for 189 yards for the game, leading the Illini to victory with teammate Jeff George.