Inducted 1996
Date of Birth
2/15/1931
Birthplace
Philadelphia, PA
School
University of Tennessee (1950-1952)
Bio
John Michels played guard for Tennessee, was a three-time letter winner, two-time all-conference selection, and in 1952, consensus All-America. That year he also won the Jacobs Trophy as the best blocker in the Southeastern Conference. Tennessee had a 29-4-1 record and played in the Cotton Bowl twice and the Sugar Bowl once during Michels' time. He played in the Hula Bowl and College All-Star Game. He was named to the all-time Cotton Bowl team. Michels played pro one year, 1953, with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was a first lieutenant in the Army 1954-56. Michels coached in the Canadian Football League 1957-1967 and coached the offensive line for the Minnesota Vikings 1968-1993.
Stats
Height 5'10
Weight 195
Career Highlights
- 1952 All-Conference
- 1952 Consensus All-America
- 1951 All-Conference
Class of 1996
Quarterback
Terry Bradshaw
Tackle
Buck Buchanan
Defensive End
Vern Den Herder
Fullback
Bob Ferguson
Defensive End
Hugh Green
Running Back
Billy Johnson
Quarterback
Neil Lomax
Offensive Guard
Tyrone McGriff
Tackle
Frank Merritt
Guard
John Michels
Running Back
Wilbert Montgomery
Running Back
Walter Payton
Center
Bob Pellegrini
Linebacker
Gary Reasons
End
Pat Richter
Linebacker
Jerry Robinson
Halfback
James Saxton
Center
Jerry Tubbs
Running Back
Charles White
Quarterback
Marc Wilson
Linebacker
Jim Youngblood
Coach
Harold Burry
Coach
Red Sanders
Coach
Ed Sherman
Coach
Gil Steinke
Coach
Lee Tressel
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