John Colonel "Ikey" Karel, Jr., (February 28, 1873 – December 3, 1938) was an American politician, judge, lawyer, college football player, and coach.

The Honorable
John C. Karel
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Milwaukee 9th district
In office
January 1, 1901 – January 1, 1903
Preceded byGeorge H. Schoenbaum
Succeeded byJacob Kehrein
Personal details
Born(1873-02-28)February 28, 1873
Schuyler, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedDecember 3, 1938(1938-12-03) (aged 65)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Parent
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin Law School
Coaching career
Playing career
Football
1892Wisconsin
1894–1896Wisconsin
1898Wisconsin
Baseball
c. 1895Wisconsin
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1896Lawrence
Head coaching record
Overall3–2–1

Early life and athletic career

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Karel was born on February 28, 1873, in Schuyler, Nebraska. He moved with his family to Wisconsin in 1874 and attended high school in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, before graduating from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1895 and moving to Milwaukee. While at University of Wisconsin, Karel was a football player and a baseball player for the Wisconsin Badgers.[1][2] Karel also coached the football team at Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin, in 1896.[3]

Political career

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Karel was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1901 and was a Democrat. Additionally, he was twice an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, losing to incumbent Francis E. McGovern in 1912 and to Emanuel L. Philipp in 1914. In 1916, he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. From 1907 until his death in 1938, Karel served as Milwaukee County Court judge. Karel died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[4][5]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Lawrence Vikings (Independent) (1896)
1896 Lawrence 3–2–1
Lawrence: 3–2–1
Total: 3–2–1

References

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  1. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1901,' Biographical Sketch of John C. Karel, pg. 757
  2. ^ 'Judge "Ikey" Karel Dies in Milwaukee,' Wisconsin State Journal, December 7, 1938, pg. 1
  3. ^ 'Great Foot Ball Day,' Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, October 19, 1896, pg. 2
  4. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1901,' Biographical Sketch of John C. Karelm pg. 757
  5. ^ 'Judge "Ikey" Karel Dies in Milwaukee,' Wisconsin State Journal, December 5, 1938, pg. 1
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Party political offices
Preceded by
Adolph H. Schmitz
Democratic nominee for Governor of Wisconsin
1912, 1914
Succeeded by
Burt Williams