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2024
Mike Kolen Obituary
Mike "Captain Crunch" Kolen was a linebacker with the Miami Dolphins who won two Super Bowls with the team, including during their "perfect" 1972-73 season.
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Joshua Tyler Kolen
September 20, 2025
Mike Kolen was my dad's brother....Just like my dad & my other uncle Mark Kolen were to me, Uncle Mike also seemed larger than life and on top of that a well known lb for Auburn & the No Name defense of the Dolphins in the 70's. But the coolest, best, larger than life thing about Uncle Mike was his faith in & proclamation of Jesus! I take pleasure in the memories of Uncle Mike and I am reminded to relearn some things from him and all the Kolen brothers lives that I perhaps forgot a long the way......that nothing is more important than your relationship to the Lord, to live life for Him, to stay in that book, to spread the news, and to run hard....finish strong.....and keep the faith. Uncle Mike set a great example of living a life of faith. He is greatly missed by so many lives that God touched thru him because once he was called, he surrendered himself to the Father's will. Great Uncle.....Great Father
...Great Husband.....Great Friend..... & Great Man that served an Infinitly Greater God
Tony
June 19, 2024
To the family, many, many friends, and fans of this great person who played and loved the game of football. Mr. Mike "Captain Crunch" Kolen was a Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to a victory in Super Bowl IV. Mr. Mike "Captain Crunch" Kolen was a linebacker with the Miami Dolphins who won two Super Bowls with the team, including during their "perfect" 1972-73 season. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Mike "Captain Crunch" Kolen. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by him. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Mike "Captain Crunch" Kolen. We will never forget that Mr. Len Dawson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985, what a tremendous goal and accomplishment.
John Freed
May 4, 2024
John Micheal Kolen have fond memories of you during the dolphin dynasty years fins 17-0 team but I got to learn what a fine husband father and Christian you were you'll be truly missed Captain crunch you RIP my Friend from John William Freed an old fan from the the great no name days in the OB
Janelle Almendis
April 8, 2024
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Carson Loveless
April 6, 2024
Rest in peace Mr Kolen
Elizabeth Bell
April 5, 2024
RIP Mike
Brad Johnson
April 5, 2024
Played against Mike when I was at Georgia. Great Player but a Better Person. Prayers for his family. Brad Johnson. Captain 1968 Georgia Dawgs
RB
April 5, 2024
Such an amazing player, a great part of the Dolphins organization. His book showed his writing talents as well. Sincere condolences to the Kolen family,May God be with you all .
Wendell Dominey
April 4, 2024
Phin forever, God bless
Bill Sauer
April 4, 2024
I met Mike when I came to Auburn to plan a Crusade for Christ. He became our co-chairman and was a genuine Christian leader, influencing many to faith in Christ. A true Christian gentleman and witness for Christ. My life was better for having known him.
Rest in peace, Mike
April 4, 2024
One of the Dolphin "No Names," who had noteworthy talent, ferocity, and abilities A great and smart presence and contributor, on that legendary defense and record-setting team.
Jerolyn Smith
April 4, 2024
Kelly and John , I dont know if you remember our family but I have fond memories of spending time with your dad and mom as we got Eastwood Church off the ground. There was worshiping , singing, retreats and lots of eating! Blessings and love to you and yours Jerolyn Smith with Kristen Carnes Bratten and Jay Carnes
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