Joe Geri
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| Joe Geri | |
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| Date of birth: | October 20, 1924 |
| Place of birth: | Phoenixville, Pennsylvania |
| Date of death: | April 20, 2002 (aged 77) |
| Place of death: | Milledgeville, Georgia |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Quarterback, Running back |
| College: | Georgia |
| NFL Draft: | 1949 / Round: 4 / Pick 36 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1949-1951 1952 |
Pittsburgh Steelers Chicago Cardinals |
| Career highlights and Awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 2 |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Joe Geri (born 1924) was a former American Football quarterback-running back who played four seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Cardinals from 1949 to 1952 in the National Football League. He was a two time Pro Bowler in 1950 and 1951. He is a member of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
Geri played college football in the University of Georgia and was drafted in the 4th round of the 1949 NFL Draft by the Steelers. Geri also played punter in his short professional career.
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