Mike Basca
Michael Martin "Nick" Basca (December 4, 1917 – November 11, 1944) was a professional American football halfback in the National Football League. He played one season for the Philadelphia Eagles (1941).
| Born: | December 4, 1917 Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Died: | November 11, 1944 (aged 26) Obreck, German-occupied France |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Halfback |
| College | Villanova |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1941 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  U.S. Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1944 |
| Rank |  Corporal |
| Unit |  4th Armored Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Basca enlisted in the United States Army after the attack on Pearl Harbor and was eventually assigned as a tank commander in the 4th Armored Division. He was killed instantly when his tank was struck by a German 88-millimeter anti tank round after four months in combat during the Western Allied invasion of France. He is currently honored in the Football's Wartime Heroes display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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