Veto Kissell
American football player (1927–1997)
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Veto Kissell (June 13, 1927 – March 19, 1997) was an American professional football linebacker and fullback. He played for the Buffalo Bills in 1949 and for the Baltimore Colts in 1950.[1][2]
PositionsLinebacker, fullback
BornJune 13, 1927
Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.
Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.
DiedMarch 19, 1997 (aged 69)
Morris Plains, New Jersey, U.S.
Morris Plains, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
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| Positions | Linebacker, fullback | ||||||||||||
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| Born | June 13, 1927 Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Died | March 19, 1997 (aged 69) Morris Plains, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school | Nashua (NH) | ||||||||||||
| College | Holy Cross | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1949: 17th round, 165th overall pick | ||||||||||||
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Three of his brothers, Adolph Kissell, Ed Kissell and John Kissell, also played professional football.[3]
