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

John Michels
Born:(1931-02-15)February 15, 1931
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:January 10, 2019(2019-01-10) (aged 87)
Kingsport, Tennessee, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Guard
CollegeTennessee
NFL draft1953, round: 25 / Pick 297
Career history
As player
1953Philadelphia Eagles
Career highlights and awards

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References

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  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.