Leo Nomellini
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| Leo Nomellini | |
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| Position(s): Defensive Tackle |
Jersey #(s): 73 |
| Born: June 19, 1924 Lucca, Italy |
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| Died: October 17, 2000 (aged 76) Stanford, California |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1950–1963 | |
| NFL Draft: 1950 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11 | |
| College: Minnesota | |
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| Career Stats | |
| Sacks | -- |
| Games | 174 |
| Fumble Recoveries | 13 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
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| Pro Football Hall of Fame | |
| College Football Hall of Fame | |
Leo Joseph Nomellini (June 19, 1924 – October 17, 2000) was a Hall of Fame American football player with the San Francisco 49ers. He was born at Lucca in Italy. He was a two-time All-American at the University of Minnesota and the 49ers' first-ever NFL draft choice in 1950.
Nomellini played every 49ers game for 14 seasons, 174 regular-season and 266 pro games in all. During his career he played both defensive and offensive tackle, winning all pro honors at both positions. He was selected to the All-NFL team six times, two years on offense, four years on defense. Nomellini was named to the NFL's all-time team as a defensive tackle.
During the off-season Nomellini often wrestled professionally as Leo "The Lion" Nomellini.
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
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- AWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Wilbur Snyder
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- NWA World Tag Team Championship (Minneapolis version) (3 times) - with Verne Gagne (2) and Butch Levy (1)
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- NWA World Tag Team Championship (San Francisco version) (4 times) - with Hombre Montana (1), Enrique Torres (2), and Rocky Brown (1)
- NWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time (disputed))
[edit] External links
- Pro Football Hall of Fame: Member profile
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