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R.I.P. LOUIS MICHAELS for those of you who remember him here is why he retired SWOYERSVILLE — Louis A. Michaels, 80, a resident of Swoyersville, peacefully passed away Tuesday morning, Jan. 19, 2016, at home after a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on Sept. 28, 1935, Louis was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Maholick) Michaels. The youngest of eight children, he was a lifelong resident of Swoyersville, residing in the family homestead until his death. Known for his prowess on the football field, Lou was one of the greatest athletes to come out of the Wyoming Valley.

Lou started his education at Swoyersville High School where his athletic talent was first noticed. A three-sport athlete, Lou was a two-way starter on the 1951 Swoyersville Sailors Eastern Conference Championship football team. After his sophomore year, Lou went on to finish his high school education at Staunton Military Academy in Virginia. At Staunton, Lou was a four-sport letter-winner, but it was the on the gridiron where he excelled. Lou received a scholarship to play football at the University of Kentucky, from which he graduated in 1958 with a Bachelors of Art degree in education. While at Kentucky, Lou became a two-time consensus All-American as an offensive and defensive lineman in 1956 and 1957. He was also selected as the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year in 1957, and finished fourth in the voting for the Heisman Trophy in 1957. In addition to playing offense and defense, he was a kicker and punter as well. He was the epitome of an ironman – NEVER LEAVING THE FIELD!

R.I.P Mr Michaels!

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R.I.P. Lou

As a kid I was big Colts fan and naurally a fan of Lou Michaels.  Always thought it was amazing that he played a position and kicked too.  I was big defense nut and the Colts had good ones.   Then I switched in the late 60's to the Cowboys and the Doomsday Defense