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Currently, Leo Nomellini is 99 years, 10 months and 14 days old. Leo Nomellini will celebrate 100rd birthday on a Wednesday 19th of June 2024. Below we countdown to Leo Nomellini upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Leo Nomellini |
Occupation | Football Player |
Age | 99 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Born | June 19, 1924 (Italy) |
Birthday | June 19 |
Town/City | Italy |
Nationality | Italy |
Leo Nomellini’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
Leo Nomellini was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Hall of Fame defensive tackle who became the first-ever draft pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 1950. He played in every 49ers game for 14 years and was eventually selected to the NFL's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team.
He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He later attended the University of Minnesota on a football scholarship and became a two-time All-American.
In the offseason, he wrestled professionally under the ring name Leo "The Lion" Nomellini.
He is survived by his daughter Lane and his son Drew.
He and Leon Hart were both selected in the first round of the 1950 NFL Draft.