Muecke played for the Baylor Bears from 1982 to 1985.[4] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration.[5] He was inducted into the Baylor Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015.[4]
Professional career
Muecke signed with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers in August 1986 and played for the team from 1986 to 1988.[6] He was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL in 1990 but retired before the start of the 1990 CFL season.[7] He then began selling insurance in Waco, Texas.[7][8] Muecke came out of retirement for a tryout with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League in June 1990 and signed with the team in July 1990.[9][10] He was later signed to the Oilers' practice squad in October 1990.[11] He was released by the Oilers in August 1991.[12] Muecke was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL in September 1991. He was released by the Eskimos in June 1994.[6] He signed with the CFL's Shreveport Pirates in July 1994. Muecke was released by the Pirates in August 1994.[6]
Personal life
Muecke graduated with a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry after his football career. He spent time working as an optometrist.[5]
He died of a heart attack on April 23, 2016. He left behind a his 2 children, MacKenzie and Garrett, and his wife Alison. [13][14]
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