Joe Geri
American football player (1924–2002)
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Joe Geri (October 20, 1924 – April 20, 2002) was an American professional football quarterback-running back who played four seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Cardinals from 1949 to 1952 in the National Football League (NFL). He was a two time Pro Bowler in 1950 and 1951. He is a member of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
PositionsQuarterback
Running back
Running back
BornOctober 20, 1924
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 20, 2002 (aged 77)
Milledgeville, Georgia, U.S.
Milledgeville, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
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| Positions | Quarterback Running back | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born | October 20, 1924 Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
| Died | April 20, 2002 (aged 77) Milledgeville, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| College | Georgia | ||||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1949: 4th round, 36th overall pick | ||||||||||||||||
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Geri played college football in the University of Georgia and was selected by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 1949 NFL draft. Geri also played punter in his short professional career.[1]
