Michael Bartholomew Boyda (November 28, 1921 â July 16, 1984) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker, fullback and punter for the New York Bulldogs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington and Lee Generals.
Boyda played college football for the Washington and Lee Generals at quarterback from 1946 to 1948.
Boyda was selected with the 44th pick in the fifth round of the 1949 NFL draft by the New York Bulldogs. He played in nine games, handling punting duties for the Bulldogs. Boyda punted 56 times for 2,475 yards with a longest punt of 61 yards and an average of 44.2. Due to the formula in place at the time, the NFL announced that he was the punting champion for the 1949 NFL season, despite having the fourth-highest punting average in the league. In a blowout loss to the Chicago Cardinals, Boyda made an interception off of Paul Christman.
Boyda was selected with the 371st pick in the 29th round of the 1950 NFL draft by the New York Giants, but never signed with the team.