19 Facts About Allen Steckle

Allen Chubb Steckle was an American football player and coach.

Allen Steckle played tackle for the University of Michigan from 1897 to 1899 and was selected as an All-American in 1898.

Allen Steckle's father, Abraham B Steckle, was born in Waterloo Township, Ontario, Canada, in 1842, and worked as a farmer.

Allen Steckle's mother, Sarah Steckle, was a native of Waterloo Township.

Allen Steckle's parents were married in December 1867 in Waterloo County, Ontario.

At the time of the 1880 United States census, Allen Steckle was residing with his parents and six siblings in Campbell Township, Michigan.

Allen Steckle played football for the University of Michigan from 1897 to 1899 and was captain of the 1899 team.

In 1898, Allen Steckle was among the first western players to be named to an All-American team after being selected by Walter Camp as his second-team tackle.

Allen Steckle helped Michigan win its first Western Conference championship in 1898 and was selected as the best tackle in the West.

From 1901 to 1903, Allen Steckle served as the head football coach at the Nevada State University.

Allen Steckle made of them the peers of the flower of the California universities.

Ivan died from typhoid fever in 1909, and Allen Steckle accompanied his brother's body to the family's old home in Freeport, Michigan.

Allen Steckle was rated at that time as one of the best coaches in the West.

Allen Steckle was remembered at Nevada for his ability to instill "college spirit" in the school's student body.

Allen Steckle was known to require every athlete to be in perfect physical condition before playing in any intercollegiate or "big" game.

Allen Steckle's occupation was listed as a physician in general practice.

Allen Steckle maintained his medical practice for many years in Battle Ground, Washington.

At the time of the 1930 United States census, Steckle was living in South Battle Ground, Washington, with daughters Catherine J and S Elizabeth Steckle, and his sister-in-law, Nesbit Daline.

Allen Steckle's occupation was listed as a physician and surgeon.