Michael Leonard Battle

To the entire Battle family, I along with my brother John (a teammate and good friend at Lawndale HS) wish to extend our sincere condolences on Mike's passing. I was a ten year old kid when Mike and John were seniors at LHS. I was on the sidelines for every game Mike played and I can honestly say, he remains the greatest, most electrifying football player I have ever seen. I myself played with and against numerous players that were successful college and NFL players however none were as...

Great memories playing sports and running around with Mike in his early years in Covina, California. RIP Mike, may the perpetual light shine upon you.

Condolences to the Battle family from the Crawfords. I´m glad I got to know him for the short time I coached the kids at NCHS. RIP Mike.

My deepest condolences to Mike's wife Laura and ALL his children. I met Mike for the first time in August 1965. It was right after he had played in the North South Shiners game of graduating HS seniors, a prestigious honor. We were working out at Long Beach City College when I met this skinny kid with exceptionally large hands and a likeable personality, we hit it off right away and remained friends until his death, we did have 20 plus year of no contact however in the early 2000's a friend...

I coached Mike's son in the 8th grade at Amherst Middle School. He was a delight. Good athlete, great smile. I, also, knew who his dad was in college and as a NFL player. I was quite intimidated but he treated me with total respect and I never forgot him or his son. RIP Mike.

He led a good life.