John Levantis

John Levantis (May 26, 1925 – August 14, 2010) was a Canadian professional football player who played for the Toronto Argonauts. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1946 and 1947.[1] He was later a firefighter.[2] His brother Steve Levantis also played professional football.

John Levantis
Born:(1925-05-26)May 26, 1925
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died:August 14, 2010(2010-08-14) (aged 85)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)G
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career history
As player
19461948Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
  • Grey Cup champion (1946, 1947)

Levantis was born in Montreal, Quebec and moved to Toronto at an early age. After graduating, Levantis became a firefighter. In those days, professional players did not earn much for playing football and a full-time job was essential. According to John, you were happy to get a windbreaker at the end of the season. Levantis died in 2010.[3]

References

  1. http://www.profootballarchives.com/1947irfutor.html
  2. WHERE ARE THEY NOW? STEVE LEVANTIS Football Patton, Paul. The Globe and Mail [Toronto, Ont] 20 Feb 1987: D.14.
  3. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?n=john-levantis&pid=144750390
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