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Mike Simpson
Indian running back
Mike Simpson was an All District running back for PN-G, where he played under legendary Coach Bum Phillips. Hear him tell about playing football for the Indians on Down Trials of Victory podcast!
american legion award
Mike is known not only for his athletic accomplishments, but also for his exemplary character. He was honored with the American Legion Award at PN-G's graduation ceremony in 1965. Hear his story on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
King of PN-G
Mike was crowned the King of PN-G his senior year. Here he is with the Queen of PN-G Laurie Nunez, who went on to marry one of Mike's best friends, Wade Phillips. Hear him talk about his high school years on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
district champion track team
PN-G's track team of 1965 was the District champion. Hear Mike talk about that track team, and Coach Moe O'Brien, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
State 220-yard dash champ
Mike won the state 220-yard Dash in 1965. Hear him tell all about it on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
National record relay team
PN-G's 440-yard Relay team set a National Record at the State Track Meet in 1965. Hear Mike Simpson talk about that team, and that event, on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (pictured L to R--Lyman Landry, Kenneth Bernard, Randy Byrd, Mike Simpson).
national high school record
Mike Simpson to Randy Byrd to Kenneth Bernard to Lyman Landry = national high school record in 1965. Hear leadoff man Mike Simpson tell all about it on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
PN-G on the national map
PN-G's 440-yard relay team achieved national prominence with its record-setting performance at the State Track Meet in 1965. Hear all about it on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
austin american statesman article
Austin American Statesman article on PN-G's 440-yard Relay national record setting performance. Hear Mike Simpson tell about it on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Local news Coverage
The Relay team's performance made front page news in Mid-County. Hear all about it from Mike Simpson, right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
houston cougars
Mike went on to play four years at the University of Houston. Hear him talk about those years, including the Cougars' 100-6 win over Tulsa in 1968. Right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (pictured above are PN-G freshmen U of H teammates Mike Simpson, George Caraway, and Wade Phillips)
san francisco 49ers
Mike played four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. Included in those years were three playoff appearances vs. the Dallas Cowboys. Hear Mike talk about his pro football career on Down Trails of Victory podcast!