Former Firecat Mike Levy Makes "Deal" For $274,000

Published on May 9, 2008 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Florida Firecats News Release


Estero, FL- Former Florida Firecats fullback/linebacker Mike Levy won $247,000 on the TV game show "Deal or No Deal" in an episode that aired this week.. Levy played in seven games for the Firecats during the 2005 season. He appeared in an episode that was filmed in the Philippines. Video clips of his appearance on the show can be found on the Deal or No Deal website.

"That is fantastic to see Mike do so well on Deal or No Deal," Firecats Head Coach Kevin Bouis said. "Mike was the ultimate team player both on and off the field when he was here and it is great to see he is doing so well."

Levy was a four-year af2 veteran playing with Albany from 2002-2003 and Cape Fear in 2004 prior to joining the Firecats in 2005. He rushed for 31 yards and collected seven tackles along with one fumble recovery for the ‘Cats.

During the show Mike turned down offers of $161,000 and $199,000 before ultimately settling for the $274,000 prize. He was disappointed to find out that his case contained $750,000 at the end of the show but stated that he was happy with the prize that he won.

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