Roots, Dreams, and Determination
Before there were stadium lights and roaring crowds, our journeys began along the tree-lined streets of Ypsilanti, Michigan. The children of a wise physician and a thoughtful teacher, we grew up in a home where excellence was not an exception but an example set each day by our parents, Thomas and Louise. Their passion for helping others shaped our view of leadership as a quiet strength. Early days found us on local fields and school courts, playing football, basketball, baseball, and tearing down tracks — always reaching for something greater with the support of our sisters, Leah and Ann.
High school brought moments that still live with us, not in trophies, but in memories of teamwork, grit, and afternoons spent chasing fly balls or lining up for a crucial down. In 1963, that drive opened a door: a football scholarship to the University of Michigan. Those years were about more than gridiron battles; we found mentors, learned discipline, and made history as part of the 1965 Rose Bowl-winning team. Our studies in Psychology and Education taught us the value of understanding others and staying humble in victory and defeat.
Through every chapter, we carried lessons from home — respect, effort, and the belief that setbacks teach us just as much as our wins. Those roots shaped every step that followed, whether on the field or in life. We invite you to step into our story and discover a collection curated not only from milestones but from a lifetime of memories and values shared with family and fans.
The Journey of a Legend: Mike Bass #41
The Gridiron Legacy (1967–1976) Recruited by the legendary Vince Lombardi, Mike Bass solidified his place in football history as a premier cornerback for Washington. Over a decade-long NFL career, he appeared in 104 consecutive games, recording 30 career interceptions—the 4th most in franchise history.
His most iconic moment came in Super Bowl VII, where he returned a fumble 49 yards for Washington’s only touchdown, a play that remains one of the most famous in NFL history. His elite consistency earned him a spot as one of the 70 Greatest Washington Players of All Time and a 2022 induction into the Washington Commanders Ring of Fame.
A Life of Service & Leadership Following his NFL retirement, Mike’s journey took him to the Bahamas for 18 years, where he managed a resort and coached local teams to multiple championships. Upon returning to the U.S. in 1997, he served as a counselor at the University of Florida, helping students reach their full academic potential. This lifelong commitment to mentorship and excellence remains the foundation of his personal and professional philosophy: "Self-praise is no recommendation at all."
KimLou Global LLC: Professional Consulting Today, Mike leverages his decades of leadership and digital expertise as the Managing Partner of KimLou Global LLC. Established in 2004, the firm provides expert strategic consulting in:
Real Estate Solutions: Foreclosure avoidance and strategic acquisitions.
Internet Marketing: Brand development, traffic growth, and business opportunities
Funds Recovery: Assisting clients in reclaiming lost assets held by government agencies.
Connect with Mike Whether you are a fan looking for autographed memorabilia and Zoom interactions, or a business seeking motivational speaking and consulting services, Mike continues to bridge the gap between NFL nostalgia and modern professional success.
#41 NFL Statistics
GAMES PLAYED
104
GAMES STARTED
104
INTERCEPTIONS
30
YARDS
478
KICK RETURNS
8
KICK RETURNED YARDS
105
LONGEST INT RETURN
68
FUMBLES RECOVERED
6
TOUCHDOWNS
6
Career
1963-1967
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Education, Psychology Major
1967
Packers 12th round draft pick
Starts Pro career as a Packer then sold to Detroit the same year.
1969
Signed with Redskins and Coach Vince Lombardi
Starts Pro career as a Packer then sold to Detroit the same year.
1972
Super Bowl VII Touchdown
Scored the first Redskin touchdown in a Super Bowl when he recovered a fumble by Miami Dolphin kicker, Garo Yepremian and returned it for a 49-yard touchdown
1974
Best Season in Pro-Football
Returned an interception for a touchdown against the Giants and being named to the All NFC Ist team by the Associated Press, UPI, and Sporting News and named to the AIl-NFL 2nd team by the Associated Press.
1976-1997
Mike In The Bahamas
Retired from pro football, Mike leaves the US and spends time in Freeport, Bahamas, where he operates hotels & coaches American football.
1997
Mike returns to the US
2002
One Of The Greats
1945
Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan March 31, 1945
1965
Rose Bowl
1967
College All-Star
1968
Activated from Lion cab Squad On Detroit Cab Squad
1971
8 Interceptions
Second best in the NFC and tied for 3rd in the NFL
1972
Returned blocked goal for a Touchdown
eturned a blocked field goal 32 yards for a Touchdown against the St. Louis Cardinals on a Jim Bakken field goal attempt
1973
5 Interceptions, 3rd most in the NFC
1976
Retires from Pro-Football
Mike Bass retired from the Washington Football Team during the 1976 training camp, having been the starting right corner back since 1969 when Vince Lombardi inserted him in the line-up. During his career, he played 104 consecutive games, gave up only 8 touchdown passes, scored 6 touchdowns (4 by interceptions), and was considered one of the smartest cornerbacks in the NFL. Apparently, Vince Lombardi saw something in Mike Bass that the Detroit Lions just couldn't see.
2022
Mike is inducted into the Washington Commanders Ring of Fame
Upholding the Legacy
Managing Director
Mike
From the very start, Mike Bass exhibited the leadership and role model traits of a first-born child. Born March 31, 1945, in Ypsilanti, Mich., a suburb of Detroit, to Thomas and Louise Bass, Mike made quite a name for himself in a family that already was blessed with great gifts and skills.
As the son of a medical doctor (Thomas ) and a teacher (Louise), Mike set an example of excellence for his two younger sisters, Leah and Ann, by distinguishing himself in the classroom and on the athletic fields. While at Ypsilanti High School, Mike was a three-sport athlete, earning honors in football, basketball, and track and field. But, it was football that led him to his destiny.
The recipient of a scholarship in 1963 to longtime football power University of Michigan, Mike played on the winning team in the 1965 Rose Bowl. A major in Psychology, he graduated two years later with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education.
