Cooney Checkaye
| Born: | January 6, 1893 Muncie, Indiana, U.S. |
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| Died: | November 18, 1970 (aged 77) Muncie, Indiana, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| College | None |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 1919, 1921–1925 | Muncie Flyers |
| As player | |
| 1913–1915 | Fort Wayne Friars |
| 1916–1917 | Wabash A.A. |
| 1919 | Pine Village A.A. |
| 1920–1921 | Muncie Flyers |
| As owner | |
| 1920–1925 | Muncie Flyers |
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Severin Joseph Checkaye (January 6, 1893 – November 18, 1970) was a professional football player, coach and owner. He was also a co-founder of the National Football League (NFL). Checkaye's franchise, the Muncie Flyers was a charter member of the league.