Researching Elbie Nickel
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 39 people with the Nickel surname? In that year Nickel was ranked number 3540 for popularity in the UK. |
Records of Elbie Nickel on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Elbie Nickel and the Nickel Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 9115 people with the Nickel surname in the USA? Nickel is ranked number 154 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Elbie Nickel
Elbie Nickel
Elbert Everett "Elbie" Nickel (December 28, 1922 – February 27, 2007) was a professional American football tight end in the National Football League. He played 11 seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1947–1957).
Nickel starred in three sports at the University of Cincinnati – he was an end on the football team, a top scorer on the basketball team and a pitcher-outfielder in baseball. His education was put on hold by Army service in World War II.
Generally considered one of the best tight ends in Steelers' history, Nickel recorded 329 career receptions as a tight end and is now second in career receptions by a Steelers' tight end behind Heath Miller (490). In conjunction with the 2007 celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Steelers, Nickel was selected as one of 33 players on the Pittsburgh Steelers All-Time Team.
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