Leo Nomellini

Leo Joseph Nomellini (June 19, 1924 – October 17, 2000) was an Italian-American professional football player and professional wrestler. He played as an offensive and defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Leo Nomellini
No. 42, 73
Position:Tackle
Personal information
Born:(1924-06-19)June 19, 1924
Lucca, Tuscany, Italy
Died:October 17, 2000(2000-10-17) (aged 76)
Stanford, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:259 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school:Crane (IL)
College:Minnesota
NFL draft:1950 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
GP / GS:174 / 166
Fumble recoveries:13
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branch U.S. Marine Corps
Battles/warsWorld War II
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Nomellini played college football for the Minnesota Gophers. He was a three-time tag team champion in wrestling.

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