John Michels (guard)
John Joseph Michels (February 15, 1931 – January 10, 2019) was an American football offensive lineman who played for the University of Tennessee (1950–1952) and in the National Football League (1953).[1][2] In 1952, he was a consensus first-team All-American. In 1996, Michels was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. He is best known for coaching the offensive line of the Minnesota Vikings every year from 1967-1993 with the exception of 1984 when he coached the running backs.
- 1959-1966 Winnipeg Blue Bombers (OL)
- 1967-1983 Minnesota Vikings (OL)
- 1984 Minnesota Vikings (RB)
- 1985-1993 Minnesota Vikings (OL)
| Born: | February 15, 1931 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Died: | January 10, 2019 (aged 87) Kingsport, Tennessee |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| College | Tennessee |
| NFL draft | 1953 / Round: 25 / Pick 297 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1953 | Philadelphia Eagles |
References
- "Former UT Vols All-American, longtime Vikings assistant John Michels dies at age 87". Knoxville News Sentinel.
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