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May 24, 1947Mike Reid is born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. A first-round NFL draft pick in 1970, he nabs a country hit 20 years later with "Walk On Faith," although he earns more success as a songwriter on "Inside," "He Talks To Me," "In This Life" and othersSep 17, 1966Penn State defeats Maryland, 15-7, in college football. The game is the first for Nittany Lion defensive tackle Mike Reid, who records three safeties. He goes on to write country hits for Ronnie Milsap, Lorrie Morgan and Conway TwittySep 23, 1967Penn State defensive tackle Mike Reid is injured on the sixth play of the season's opening game against Navy, requiring his second knee operation. Navy wins, 23-22, in Annapolis, Maryland. Reid goes on to become a country singer and songwriterOct 9, 1967Penn State defensive lineman Mike Reid undergoes knee surgery in Danville, Pennsylvania. Two decades later, his name is found in the songwriter credits on a Ronnie Milsap hit, "Where Do The Nights Go"Jan 1, 1969Penn State defeats the Kansas Jayhawks, 15-14, at the Orange Bowl in Miami. Playing for the Nittany Lions: defensive tackle Mike Reid, who goes on to become a country artist and write hits for Ronnie Milsap, Conway Twitty and Tim McGrawSep 20, 1969Penn State defeats Navy, 45-22, at Annapolis, Maryland. It's the first game of the final college season for Nittany Lions defensive tackle Mike Reid, who will become a country singer and write hits for Ronnie Milsap, Conway Twitty and Lorrie MorganNov 25, 1969Penn State defensive tackle Mike Reid places fifth in voting for college football's Heisman trophy and is named first team All-American by UPI. He goes on to write country hits for Ronnie Milsap, Tanya Tucker and Barbara Mandrell, among othersNov 27, 1969Penn State defensive lineman Mike Reid is named to the American Football Coaches Association all-star team. Two decades later, he becomes a successful country singer/songwriter, penning hits for Ronnie Milsap, Tanya Tucker and The JuddsNov 29, 1969Penn State beats North Carolina State, 33-8, in the final regular season game for Nittany Lion defensive tackle Mike Reid. He goes on to score a country hit with "Walk On Faith," and write songs for Conway Twitty, Ronnie Milsap and Tanya TuckerNov 30, 1969Penn State's Mike Reid is named a first team All-American and honored with the Outland Trophy as the best college lineman by the Football Writers Association. Reid will write such country hits as "Inside," "Love Without Mercy" and "Walk On Faith"
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