Quick Facts
Biography
John D. Weibel (March 13, 1904 – February 17, 1931) was a college football player and coach and medical doctor.
College football
Playing
Notre Dame
At Notre Dame, Weibel was one of the "Seven mules" (left guard) who blocked for the Four Horsemen.
Coaching
Vanderbilt
Weibel was assistant grid coach and scout under Dan McGugin for 2 years at Vanderbilt while also attending Vanderbilt Medical School.
Duquesne
Starting in September 1927, Weibel was first assistant and line coach at Duquesne under fellow Notre Dame teammate and 4 horseman Elmer Layden while completing his medical internship at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Death
He died February 17, 1931 in Pittsburgh from peritonitis after contracting appendicitis. Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne "often said Weibel was one of the principal factors in the success of the 'Horseman.'"