John Levi (American football)
John C. "Skee" Levi (June 14, 1898 – January 22, 1946) was an Arapaho Indian athlete,[1] playing college football for the Haskell Indians.[2] Allegedly Jim Thorpe called him the greatest athlete he'd ever seen.[3] He then coached at his alma mater.[4]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 14, 1898 Bridgeport, Oklahoma |
| Died | January 22, 1946 (aged 47) Denver, Colorado |
| Playing career | |
| 1919 | Phillips |
| 1922–1924 | Haskell |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1935–1936 | Haskell |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| All-American (1923) | |
References
- "Former Haskell Football Standout Inspired by Thorpe, Levi and Mills". Indian Country Today Media Network.com.
- "Flashback Friday: John Levi". Haskell Indian Nations University Athletics. June 29, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
- "Kansas Sports Hall of Fame - Levi, John".
- "John Levi Named as Haskell Coach". Lawrence Journal-World. Lawrence, Kansas. August 20, 1935. p. 1. Retrieved October 27, 2016 – via Google News.
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