Mitchell Kent Hoopes was an American professional football punter in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers, Houston Oilers, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles.
10 Facts About Mitch Hoopes
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Mitch Hoopes was a member of the Boston Breakers in the United States Football League.
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Mitch Hoopes played college football at the University of Arizona.
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Mitch Hoopes transferred after his sophomore season to the University of Arizona to play defensive back and punter.
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Mitch Hoopes was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the eighth round of the 1975 NFL draft, known as the Dirty Dozen draft.
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Mitch Hoopes averaged 39.4 yards per punt and completed one out of 3 passing attempts for 21 yards.
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On November 9,1976, Mitch Hoopes was released mid-season after averaging 38.8 yards per punt and running from a punt formation on a fourth and 17 against the Houston Oilers.
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On May 18,1977, Mitch Hoopes signed with the Saint Louis Cardinals.
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Mitch Hoopes became part of a revolving door at punter with Rick Engles, where he was signed three times during the season.
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Mitch Hoopes announced his retirement after the 13th game of the 1983 season.