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