John Michels, American football player, Died at 87

John Joseph Michels was born on February 15, 1931 and died on January 10, 2019.

he was an American football offensive lineman.

He  played for the University of Tennessee (1950–1952) and in the National Football League (1953).

In 1952, he was a consensus first-team All-American.

He was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996.

Michels was best known for coaching the offensive line of the Minnesota Vikings every year from 1967 to 1993 with the exception of 1984 when Michels coached the running backs. 

John Joseph Michels passed away at 87 years old.