Mike Fulk

Mike Fulk is the most successful and decorated player in the history of Howard County football, starting at offensive tackle and middle linebacker on Western High School teams that amassed a three-year record of 21-6-1.

Recruited by Coach John Pont at Indiana, the 6-foot-3, 235-pounder quickly turned into an outstanding linebacker and team leader. He led the Hoosiers in tackles in 1970 and ’72 and his career tackles-for-loss total still ranks No. 10 all-time at IU.

As a senior, Fulk was named Associated Press’ College Lineman of the Week after registering 18 solo tackles and four assists in the Hoosiers’ 10-2 win at Syracuse. Following that season, he was invited to play in the East-West Shrine and North-South all-star games.

San Francisco drafted Fulk with the 112th overall pick in the NFL’s 1973 draft, but he suffered a career-ending knee injury soon after going to training camp.