Joe Geri
American football player (1924–2002)
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Born: |
October 20, 1924
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania , U.S. |
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Died: |
April 20, 2002
(2002-04-20)
(aged
77)
Milledgeville, Georgia , U.S. |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Quarterback , Running back |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
College | Georgia |
NFL draft | 1949 / Round: 4 / Pick: 36 |
Drafted by | Pittsburgh Steelers |
Career history | |
As player | |
1949–1951 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
1952 | Chicago Cardinals |
Career highlights and awards | |
Pro Bowls | 2 |
Joe Geri (October 20, 1924 – April 20, 2002) was an American Football quarterback - running back who played four seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Cardinals from 1949 to 1952 in the National Football League . He was a two time Pro Bowler in 1950 and 1951. He is a member of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame .
Geri played college football in the University of Georgia and was drafted in the 4th round of the 1949 NFL Draft by the Steelers. Geri also played punter in his short professional career. [1]
References
- ↑ "Joe Geri" . pro-football-reference.com . Sports Reference LLC . Retrieved August 22, 2014 .
External links
Pittsburgh Steelers
1949 NFL draft
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