John Levra (born October 2, 1937) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at New Mexico Highlands University from 1967 to 1970, and Stephen F. Austin University from 1971 until 1974, compiling a career college football record of 57–24–1.[1]

John Levra
Biographical details
Born (1937-10-02) October 2, 1937 (age 87)
Arma, Kansas, U.S.
Playing career
1956–1958Pittsburg State
Position(s)Guard, linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1966New Mexico Highlands (assistant)
1967–1970New Mexico Highlands
1971–1974Stephen F. Austin
1975–1978Kansas (OC/OL)
1979North Texas (OC/OL)
1980BC Lions (DL)
1981–1985New Orleans Saints (OB)
1986–1992Chicago Bears (DL)
1993–1994Denver Broncos (OL)
1995–1997Minnesota Vikings (DL)
1998–2002Buffalo Bills (DL)
Head coaching record
Overall57–24–1
Bowls1–0
Tournaments0–3 (NAIA / NAIA D-I playoffs)

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
New Mexico Highlands Cowboys (NAIA / NAIA Division I independent) (1967–1970)
1967 New Mexico Highlands 9–1 L NAIA Division I Semifinal
1968 New Mexico Highlands 9–0
1969 New Mexico Highlands 8–1–1 L NAIA Division I Semifinal
1970 New Mexico Highlands 9–2 L NAIA Division I Semifinal
New Mexico Highlands: 35–4–1
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (Lone Star Conference) (1971–1974)
1971 Stephen F. Austin 2–8 2–7 T–8th
1972 Stephen F. Austin 2–7 2–6 8th
1973 Stephen F. Austin 9–3 6–3 T–3rd W Poultry
1974 Stephen F. Austin 9–2 7–2 2nd
Stephen F. Austin: 22–20 17–18
Total: 57–24–1

References

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  1. ^ "John Levra Records by Year". CFBDataWarehouse.com. College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on June 22, 2015. Retrieved July 4, 2013.