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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). He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame .
- 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
- Tackle
- October 17, 2000 (aged 76), Stanford, California, U.S.
Full Name: Leo Joseph Nomellini. Birthdate: June 19, 1924. Birthplace: Lucca, Italy Died: Oct. 17, 2000 (76) High School: Crane Tech (Illinois) Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: Sept. 13, 1969. Other Members of Class of 1963: Albert Glen (Turk) Edwards, Earle (Greasy) Neale, Joe Perry, Ernie Stautner. Pro Career: 14 seasons, 174 games
Oct 18, 2000 · Leo Nomellini. Chronicle file photo. 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...
Jul 17, 2021 · Nomellini, 6-foot-3 and 265 pounds, played 14 NFL seasons, all with the 49ers, and never missed a game. A 10-time Pro Bowl choice, he was an AP First-Team All-Pro tackle six times, twice on...
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Leo Nomellini Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com. 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. 42 73 73 73 73. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free.
- Lucca, Italy
- June 19, 1924
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Oct 27, 2000 · Leo Nomellini, the Hall of Fame tackle of the San Francisco 49ers who was renowned for strength and endurance in a National Football League career spanning 14 seasons and 174 consecutive games,...
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.