| Born: | (1954-07-17) July 17, 1954 (age 70) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | G |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 260 lb (120 kg) |
| College | UCLA |
| NFL draft | 1975, round: 17, pick: 428 |
| Drafted by | New England Patriots |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1975 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1979–80 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Michael "Myke" Horton (born July 17, 1954) is a former American gridiron football player who played professionally for the Calgary Stampeders and Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
After his professional football career was curtailed by an Achilles tendon injury, Horton sought work in the entertainment industry. He was a game show contestant on Press Your Luck and Card Sharks. He is best known for appearing on five seasons of the television show American Gladiators as "Gemini" - the only one of the six original Gladiators in the pilot episode to stay with the series.
Personal life
Horton grew up in Yakima, Washington before attending the UCLA to play football. After his athletic career, he became a personal trainer. His two sons, Shane and Wes, also played professional football.
References
- Myke Horton Stats - Pro Football Archives
- ^ Sondheimer, Eric (October 6, 2006). "Signs Are Good for These Sons of 'Gemini'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ Shreya, Kumari (June 28, 2023). "Michael Horton AKA Gemini: Where is the American Gladiator Now?". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
External links
| New England Patriots 1975 NFL draft selections | |
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