John Michels (guard)

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John Michels
Born:(1931-02-15)February 15, 1931
NFL draft
1953, Round: 25 / Pick 297
Career history
As player
1953Philadelphia Eagles
Career highlights and awards

John Joseph Michels (February 15, 1931 – January 10, 2019) was an

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 to 1993 with the exception of 1984 when he coached the running backs.

See also

References

  1. ^ "JOHN MICHELS Obituary (1931 - 2019) - Philadelphia, TN - Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News".
  2. ^ "Former UT Vols All-American, longtime Vikings assistant John Michels dies at age 87". Knoxville News Sentinel.