Jerry Zeller
American football player (1898–1968)
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Gerald T. Zeller (June 3, 1898 - November 10, 1968) was an American football tailback who played one season for the Evansville Crimson Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Illinois and appeared in four NFL games, scoring one touchdown.
PositionsWB, TB
BornJune 3, 1898
Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
DiedNovember 10, 1968 (aged 70)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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| Positions | WB, TB | ||||||||
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| Born | June 3, 1898 Springfield, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | November 10, 1968 (aged 70) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Brazil (IN) | ||||||||
| College | Illinois | ||||||||
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Early life
Zeller was born on June 3, 1898, in Springfield, Ohio. He went to high school at Brazil (IN). He went to college at Illinois Fighting Illini football.
Professional career
In 1921, he played four games for the Evansville Crimson Giants.[1] He scored one receiving touchdown.[2] He wore number 10.[3]
Later life
He died on November 10, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio.
