Al Nesser

1893–1967 (age 74)

Football player

Biography

Al Nesser, one of the famed Nesser brothers, was a hard-nosed football player in the early professional leagues, manning the lines for teams such as the Columbus Panhandles and earning the respect of friends and rivals alike.

He remained connected to the sport's roots, sharing stories with younger players and reminding them that grit and teamwork mattered as much as statistics, and he is commemorated at Rose Hill Burial Park.

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