American politician
This article is about the early 20th century Wisconsin politician and judge. For his father, the late 19th century Wisconsin politician and Chicago banker, see
John Carel .
John Colonel "Ikey" Karel, Jr. , (February 28, 1873 – December 3, 1938) was an American politician, judge, lawyer, college football player, and coach.
Early life and athletic career
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
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
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
^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1901,' Biographical Sketch of John C. Karel, pg. 757
^ 'Judge "Ikey" Karel Dies in Milwaukee,' Wisconsin State Journal, December 7, 1938, pg. 1
^ 'Great Foot Ball Day,' Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, October 19, 1896, pg. 2
^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1901,' Biographical Sketch of John C. Karelm pg. 757
^ 'Judge "Ikey" Karel Dies in Milwaukee,' Wisconsin State Journal, December 5, 1938, pg. 1
External links
# denotes interim head coach