John Beckett (American football)

John Beckett
Biographical details
Born(1892-01-05)January 5, 1892
Eightmile, Oregon, U.S.
DiedJuly 26, 1981(1981-07-26) (aged 89)
La Jolla, California, U.S.
Playing career
1913–1916Oregon
1917Mare Island Marines
1920Buffalo All-Americans
1922Columbus Panhandles
Position(s)Tackle, halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1920Mare Island Marines
1921–1924Quantico Marines
1925San Diego Marines
1926–1928Navy (assistant)
1931–1932San Diego Marines
Head coaching record
Overall56–19–3
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted in 1972 (profile)

John Wesley Beckett (January 5, 1892 – July 26, 1981) was an American football player and coach and United States Marine Corps officer. He played college football as a tackle at University of Oregon and for the Mare Island Marines. Beckett was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1972.