Elbie Nickel

Elbie Nickel

NFL player
Name=Elbie Nickel


DateOfBirth=birth date|1922|12|28|mf=y
Birthplace=Fullerton, Kentucky
DateOfDeath=death date and age|2007|02|27|1922|12|28
Deathplace=Chillicothe, Ohio
Position=TE
College=Cincinnati
DraftedYear=1947
DraftedRound=17 / Pick 149
DatabaseFootball=NICKEELB01
PFR=NickEl00
ProBowls=3
years=1947-1957
teams=Pittsburgh Steelers

Elbert Everett "Elbie" Nickel (December 28, 1922 in Fullerton, Kentucky – February 27, 2007 in Chillicothe, Ohio) is a former professional American football player who played tight end for eleven seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1947-1957.

Nickel starred in three sports at the University of Cincinnati — he was an end on the football team, a top scorer on the basketball team and a pitcher / outfielder in baseball. His education was put on hold by Army service in World War II. [cite news | first=Ed | last=Bouchette | coauthors= | title=Elbie Nickel / Best Tight End in Steelers History | date=2007-03-02 | publisher= | url =http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07061/766180-122.stm | work =Post-Gazette NOW News | pages = | accessdate = 2008-01-03 | language = ]

He is generally considered the best tight end in Steelers' history. In conjunction with the 2007 celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Elbie Nickel was selected as one of 33 players on the Steelers' "all-time" team.

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