PHILADELPHIA – Mike Busch, who starred with the Temple football team from 1966 through 1968 and later served the state of Maryland as a member of its House of Delegates since 1986 and as its' Speaker of the House since 2003, passed away Sunday. He was 72.
A native of Annapolis, Md., Mr. Busch was the star running back on the Owls and a key member of the 1967 team that posted a 7-2 record and 4-0 conference mark in winning the Middle Atlantic Conference Championship. The talented back also set a school record for rushing yards (176) and carries (38) in a 13-8 win at Bucknell (11/4/67).