Elbie Nickel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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professional American football tight end in the National Football League
Date of Birth: 28-Dec-1922
Place of Birth: Lewis County, Kentucky, United States
Date of Death: 27-Feb-2007
Profession: American football player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About 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 eleven 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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