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Birthplace	Lucca, Italy
Birth Date	June 19, 1924
Place Of Death	Stanford, California, United States
Date Of Death	October 17, 2000
Education	University of Minnesota
Height/Weight	6 ft 3 inches, 259 lb (1.90 m, 117 kg)
Position	defensive tackle, tackle
Jersey Number	73 (San Francisco 49ers, 1952–1963) • 42 (San Francisco 49ers, 1950–1951)
Draft	Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round (11th overall) of the 1950 NFL draft.
Games Played	174
Games Started	166

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How tall was Leo Nomellini?

Leo Nomellini was 6 ft 3 inches, 259 lb (1.90 m, 117 kg).

When was Leo Nomellini born?

Leo Nomellini was born on June 19, 1924, in Lucca, Italy.

What position did Leo Nomellini play?

Leo Nomellini played defensive tackle and tackle.

What college did Leo Nomellini attend?

Leo Nomellini attended the University of Minnesota.

When was Leo Nomellini inducted to the Hall of Fame?

Leo Nomellini was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1969.

How many times was Leo Nomellini selected to the Pro Bowl?

Leo Nomellini was selected to the Pro Bowl 10 times.