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]

John Levi
Biographical details
Born(1898-06-14)June 14, 1898
Bridgeport, Oklahoma
DiedJanuary 22, 1946(1946-01-22) (aged 47)
Denver, Colorado
Playing career
1919Phillips
1922–1924Haskell
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1935–1936Haskell
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
All-American (1923)

References

  1. "Former Haskell Football Standout Inspired by Thorpe, Levi and Mills". Indian Country Today Media Network.com.
  2. "Flashback Friday: John Levi". Haskell Indian Nations University Athletics. June 29, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  3. "Kansas Sports Hall of Fame - Levi, John".
  4. "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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