Born: | Muncie, Indiana, U.S. | January 6, 1893
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Died: | November 18, 1970 Muncie, Indiana, U.S. | (aged 77)
Career information | |
Position(s) | Quarterback |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
College | None |
Career history | |
As coach | |
1919, 1921–1925 | Muncie Flyers |
As player | |
1913–1915 | Fort Wayne Friars |
1916–1917 | Wabash A.A. |
1919 | Pine Village A.A. |
1920–1921 | Muncie Flyers |
As owner | |
1920–1925 | Muncie Flyers |
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Severin Joseph Checkaye (January 6, 1893 – November 18, 1970) was a professional football player, coach and owner. He was also a co-founder of the National Football League (NFL). Checkaye's franchise, the Muncie Flyers was a charter member of the league.