About John Michels
Lived 1931 – 2019 (aged 87). John Michels was an American american football player.
John Joseph Michels (February 15, 1931 – January 10, 2019) was an American professional football offensive lineman who played for the University of Tennessee (1950–1952) and in the National Football League. 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.
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Who was John Michels?
American football offensive lineman (1931-2019)
When was John Michels born?
John Michels was born on 15 February 1931 in Philadelphia.
When did John Michels die?
John Michels died on 10 January 2019 in Kingsport, Tennessee.
What was John Michels's occupation?
John Michels was an american football player.
What nationality was John Michels?
John Michels was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Michels. https://biography.guide/john-michels-american-football-player/
MLA: "John Michels." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-michels-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Michels." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-michels-american-football-player/.
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