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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).
- 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
- Tackle
- October 17, 2000 (aged 76), Stanford, California, U.S.
Learn about the career and achievements of Leo Nomellini, a 14-year All-NFL player who played 266 pro games for the San Francisco 49ers from 1950 to 1963. He was an All-America tackle at Minnesota and the number one draft choice of the 49ers in 1950.
Oct 18, 2000 · Leo "The Lion" Nomellini, a star tackle for the 49ers from 1950-63 and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died yesterday from complications following a stroke, family members said last...
Leo Joseph Nomellini (The Lion) Position: DT-T. 6-3 , 259lb (190cm, 117kg) Born: June 19 in Lucca, Italy. More bio, uniform, draft info. Hall of Fame. 10x Pro Bowl. 6x All-Pro. HOF All-1950s Team.
- Lucca, Italy
- June 19, 1924
Jul 17, 2021 · Leo “The Lion” Nomellini was a U.S. Marine combat veteran before taking his first snap of college football. When his NFL career finished after 14 seasons, he had earned more money on the...
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Leo Nomellini. Class. Induction. 1977. Sport (s) Position: Guard/Tackle. Years: 1946-1949. Place of Birth: Lucca, Italy. Date of Birth: Jun 14, 1924. Place of Death: Stanford, CA. Date of Death: Oct 17, 2000. Jersey Number: 73. Height: 6-2. Weight: 245. High School: Chicago, IL (Crane Technical HS)
Nov 2, 2021 · Learn about the legendary moments of Leo Nomellini, the first-ever draft pick of the 49ers and a two-time All-Pro tackle who played 14 seasons with the team. Discover his football and wrestling skills, his off-field personality and his legacy as a 49ers legend.