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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).

Elbie Nickel

No. 81
Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	(1922-12-28)December 28, 1922 Fullerton, Kentucky
Died:	February 27, 2007(2007-02-27) (aged 84) Chillicothe, Ohio
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:	South Shore (Ky)
College:	Cincinnati
NFL Draft:	1947 / Round: 17 / Pick: 149
Career history
Pittsburgh Steelers (1947–1957)
Career highlights and awards
3× Pro Bowl (1952, 1953, 1956) Pittsburgh Steelers All-Time Team Pittsburgh Steelers Legends team Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 329 Receiving yards: 5131 Touchdowns: 37
Player stats at NFL.com

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.[1]

Generally considered one of the best tight ends in Steelers' history,[2][3] 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.^{[citation needed]}

References

External links

• "Elbie Nickel". Find a Grave. Retrieved August 9, 2010.

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