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Frank Nesser

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Position: RB
Date of Birth: June 3, 1889
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 245 lbs
First Team: COL (1920)
Last Team: COL (1926)

Running Back Stats

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Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Frank Nesser - Career Overview

Date of Birth: June 3, 1889
Position: Running Back (RB)

Career History

  • Team: Columbus Panhandles (COL)
  • Years Active: 1920 - 1926

Career Highlights

  • Played in the early days of the National Football League (NFL), as a member of the Columbus Panhandles, one of the league's founding teams.
  • Contributed to the team's efforts during a formative period in professional football, showcasing skills as a running back.
  • Participated in a total of 34 games during his career with the Panhandles.

Legacy

While Frank Nesser may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the Columbus Panhandles and the early NFL helped lay the groundwork for the sport's evolution. Players like Nesser played a crucial role in establishing professional football as a legitimate and enduring sport in the United States.

Additional Facts

  • Nesser's career coincided with the NFL's transition from its early, less structured days to a more organized league.
  • His playing era was marked by a focus on physicality and endurance, traits that defined the running back position at that time.

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