Mike Kullman (2007) - Hall of Fame - Kutztown University Athletics

Hall of Fame

Mike Kullman

Class

1991
Induction

2007
Sport(s)

Football

Mike Kullman ’91 was a four-year member of the Kutztown University football team from 1983 to 1986. As a defensive back and captain, Kullman finished his career as the third all time leading tackler at Kutztown University. He tallied 228 career tackles, 22 pass breakups, and 10 interceptions. Kullman was a two-time All-PSAC East selection, earning first team honors in 1985 and second team honors in 1986. Kullman had a career game in a 7-7 tie against Bloomsburg University in 1986 when he recorded 20 tackles, a sack, an interception and a fumble recovery. Following his four years at KU, Kullman signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles and was recalled as a replacement player during the NFL strike in 1987. He played in three games that year, recording nine tackles and two interceptions. Kullman returned to coach at KU from 1993 to 1996 under head coach and fellow Hall of Fame inductee Al Leonzi. Kullman graduated from Kutztown with a degree in criminal justice. He was a graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia. Off the field, Kullman developed the concept for and was co-owner of the Crocodile Rock Cafe, the Lehigh Valley’s largest entertainment complex. Kullman was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) in December 2000 and passed away at the age of 41 on July 21, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Constance; a step-son, Kim; and a step-daughter, Nicole. In 2004, the Kullman Family and friends established the Mike Kullman Endowed Scholarship Fund (www.mkesf.com) to advance the lives of student athletes and to fulfill Mike's wish, a lasting scholarship to benefit Golden Bear Players.

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