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John Levantis
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| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 26, 1925 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | August 14, 2010 (aged 85) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career history | |
| 1946–1948 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Awards and highlights | |
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.
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
[edit]- ^ "1947 Toronto Argonauts (IRFU) - Pro Football Archives".
- ^ WHERE ARE THEY NOW? STEVE LEVANTIS Football Patton, Paul. The Globe and Mail [Toronto, Ont] 20 Feb 1987: D.14.
- ^ "John Levantis Obituary (2010) - Toronto Star".
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