Orien Crow

John Orien Crow (September 7, 1912 – June 21, 1994), sometimes referred to as Oren Crowe, was an American football center who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Redskins from 1933 to 1934. A Cherokee, he attended the Haskell Institute—now known as Haskell Indian Nations University—where he played college football. Crow worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for many years, starting in 1933 as a clerical worker in North Dakota, and rising to become acting Commissioner in 1961, the first Native American to serve as commissioner since Ely S. Parker in 1871.[3][4] Once Philleo Nash was appointed permanent commissioner, Crow was named his deputy.[2]

Orien Crow
Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs
In office
February 10, 1961[1] – August 1, 1961[2]
Preceded byGlenn L. Emmons
Succeeded byPhilleo Nash
Personal details
Born(1912-09-07)September 7, 1912
DiedJune 21, 1994(1994-06-21) (aged 81)
Alma materHaskell Institute
Football career
No. 23
Position:Center
Personal information
Born:(1912-09-07)September 7, 1912
Salem, Missouri
Died:June 21, 1994(1994-06-21) (aged 81)
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College:Haskell
Career history

References
  1. "John O. Crow Named Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Member of Advisory Board on Indian Affairs" (PDF). Bureau of Indian Affairs. February 10, 1961. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 10, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  2. "Nash Nominated as Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Crow Appointed Deputy Commissioner" (PDF). Bureau of Indian Affairs. August 1, 1961. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  3. "John O. Crow Named Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Member of Advisory Board on Indian Affairs" (PDF). Bureau of Indian Affairs. February 10, 1961. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 10, 2014. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  4. "Former Utahn To Direct Indian Bureau". Deseret News. Salt Lake City, Utah. United Press International. February 10, 1961. p. 6. Retrieved October 5, 2021 – via Newspapers.com open access.


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