John Levi
Biographical details
Born(1898-06-14)June 14, 1898
Bridgeport, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedJanuary 22, 1946(1946-01-22) (aged 47)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Playing career
1919Phillips
1922–1924Haskell
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1927–1934Haskell (assistant)
1935–1936Haskell
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

John C. "Skee" Levi (June 14, 1898 – January 22, 1946) was an Arapaho Indian athlete,[1] playing college football for the Haskell Indians.[2] Allegedly Jim Thorpe called him the greatest athlete he'd ever seen.[3] He then coached at his alma mater.[4]

Levi died on January 22, 1946, at Denver General Hospital in Denver, Colorado, after he was fatally stabbed by Fannie Stabler. In May 1946, Stabler was convicted of voluntary manslaughter.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Former Haskell Football Standout Inspired by Thorpe, Levi and Mills". Indian Country Today Media Network.com.
  2. ^ "Flashback Friday: John Levi". Haskell Indian Nations University Athletics. June 29, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  3. ^ "Kansas Sports Hall of Fame - Levi, John".
  4. ^ "John Levi Named as Haskell Coach". Lawrence Journal-World. Lawrence, Kansas. August 20, 1935. p. 1. Retrieved October 27, 2016 – via Google News.
  5. ^ "John Thomas Levi Fatally Stabbed; Woman Confesses". Seminole Producer. Seminole, Oklahoma. United Press. January 23, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved October 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  6. ^ "Jury Convicts Mother in Slaying of Famous Haskell Indian Athlete". Scottsbluff Star-Herald. Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Associated Press. May 24, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved October 4, 2021 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
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