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John Jacob "J. J." Thiel (1877? - April 15, 1946 ) was an American football coach, college professor, and sports figure in the United States.

Coaching history
Although Southwestern competed in football as far back ast 1895, Coach Thiel was the first official head college football coach for the Southwestern College Moundbuilders in Winfield, Kansas, and he held that position for two seasons, from 1903 until 1904. His coaching record at Southwestern was 9 wins, 5 losses, and 1 tie. As of the conclusion of the 2009 season, this ranks him 17th at Southwestern in total wins and fifth at the school in winning percentage (0.73077).

Personal
After his work at the collegiate level as a professor and coach, he moved to Ritzville, Washington near his family and took up farming. He died in Spokane at the age of 69.