John Levi
Biographical details | |
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Born |
Bridgeport, Oklahoma | June 14, 1898
Died |
January 22, 1946 47) Denver, Colorado | (aged
Playing career | |
1922–1923 | Haskell |
Position(s) | Fullback |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1935–1936 | Haskell |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Awards | |
All-American (1923) |
John "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]
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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