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Mike McKibben

1956–

A Lewis County High School graduate who played for the New York Jets and in the USFL before moving into business. McKibben was born in Illinois but grew up as a Weston-area athlete and graduated from Lewis County High School.

Lewis County connection

McKibben was born in Illinois but grew up as a Weston-area athlete and graduated from Lewis County High School.

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Lewis County connection

McKibben was born in Illinois but grew up as a Weston-area athlete and graduated from Lewis County High School.

Career and public significance

A Lewis County High School graduate who played for the New York Jets and in the USFL before moving into business.

His story qualifies through schooling and formation: Lewis County was the place where the athlete who reached professional football developed.

Reading the record carefully

The page does not call him West Virginia-born and keeps private family and residential details outside the scope of a public career biography.

Life and legacy

Timeline

  1. 1956

    Born in Illinois.

  2. 1970s

    Graduates from Lewis County High School and plays college football.

  3. 1980s

    Plays for the New York Jets and in the USFL.

Sources and further reading

How this profile was documented

  • Where are they now: Mike McKibben

    New York Jets

    Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.

  • Mike McKibben

    Pro Football Reference

    Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.

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