John Landis Longfellow (September 20, 1901 – November 8, 1977) was an American basketball coach and player.
In his first season, he led the Sycamores to the NAIA National Tournament in Kansas City, they finished 4th.
Based on their finish, the eligible (those returning for the next season) Sycamores and Coach Longfellow were invited to represent the United States in the 1951 Pan-American Games.
While at Indiana State, he coached some of their most successful players; Duane Klueh, Dick Atha, Don McDonald, Sam Richardson, Lenny Rzeszewski, and Bob Royer.
[5] In 2000, his 1949-50 NAIA National Title Team was inducted into the Indiana State University Hall of Fame.