Cooney Checkaye

Cooney Checkaye
Born:(1893-01-06)January 6, 1893
Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
Died:November 18, 1970(1970-11-18) (aged 77)
Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Quarterback
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
CollegeNone
Career history
As coach
1919, 1921–1925Muncie Flyers
As player
1913–1915Fort Wayne Friars
1916–1917Wabash A.A.
1919Pine Village A.A.
1920–1921Muncie Flyers
As owner
1920–1925Muncie Flyers
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

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.