Defense & Fumbles
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| Games | Def Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | Fmb | FR | Yds | TD | Sk | Sfty | AV | Awards |
| 1950* | 26 | SFO | LDT | 42 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | PB | ||||||||
| 1951*+ | 27 | SFO | RT/LDT | 42 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | AP1, PB | ||||||||
| 1952*+ | 28 | SFO | RT/LDT | 73 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | AP1, PB | ||||||||
| 1953*+ | 29 | SFO | RDT/LDT | 73 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | AP1, PB | ||||||||
| 1954+ | 30 | SFO | LDT | 73 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | AP1 | ||||||||
| 1955 | 31 | SFO | LT | 73 | 12 | 12 | 0 | |||||||||||||
| 1956* | 32 | SFO | LDT | 73 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | PB | ||||||||
| 1957*+ | 33 | SFO | LDT | 73 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | AP1, PB | |||||||
| 1958* | 34 | SFO | LDT | 73 | 12 | 12 | 0 | PB | ||||||||||||
| 1959*+ | 35 | SFO | LDT | 73 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | AP1, PB | ||||||||
| 1960* | 36 | SFO | LDT | 73 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 12 | AP2, PB | |||||
| 1961* | 37 | SFO | LDT | 73 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | 10 | PB | ||||||
| 1962 | 38 | SFO | LDT | 73 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 7 | |||||||
| 1963 | 39 | SFO | LDT | 73 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | |||||||||||
| Career | 174 | 166 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 13.5 | 2 | 32 | ||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leo Nomellini born?
Leo Nomellini was born on June 19, 1924.
How tall was Leo Nomellini?
Leo Nomellini was 6-3 (190 cm) tall.
How much did Leo Nomellini weigh when playing?
Leo Nomellini weighed 259 lbs (117 kg) when playing.
Is Leo Nomellini in the Hall of Fame?
Leo Nomellini was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1969.
How many games did Leo Nomellini play?
Leo Nomellini played 174 games over his career.
How many sacks did Leo Nomellini have?
Leo Nomellini had 13.5 sacks over his career.
How many Super Bowls has Leo Nomellini won?
Leo Nomellini never won a Super Bowl.
When did Leo Nomellini retire?
Leo Nomellini last played in 1963.
What are Leo Nomellini's nicknames?
The Lion is a nickname for Leo Nomellini.
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